Welcome to Île du Coin, a Tropical island in the Indian Ocean, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Île du Coin unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
Size: 1.284 km² Coastline: 6.7 km Ocean: Indian Ocean Sea: Indian Ocean Continent: Seven seas (open ocean)
Île du Coin is a Small Island spanning 1.3 km² with a coastline of 6.7 km.
Archipel: Chagos Archipelago – A group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, known for the Diego Garcia military base and their rich marine biodiversity.
Tectonic Plate: Banda Sea – A small plate in the eastern Indonesian region, known for complex interactions with the Australian and Pacific plates, leading to notable seismic and volcanic activity.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates: Latitude: -5.45339658 / Longitude: 71.76711083
Climate and weather of Île du Coin
Climate Zone: Tropical Climate Details: Tropical Monsoon Climate Temperature: Hot
Climate Characteristics: Characterized by heavy rainfall, high humidity, and uniformly high temperatures, but with a distinct short dry season. It features a seasonal reversal of prevailing wind directions.
