Agalega Island
- Category
Geography
- Published
9th Mar, 2024
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Context
India and Mauritius inaugurated a strategic airstrip and jetty in the country's outer Agaléga Island.
Details
- The new airstrip and St. James Jetty in the country's outer Agaléga Island, located 650 km away from the main Mauritius island.
- The airstrip was extended from 1,300 metres to 3,000 metres to accommodate larger aircraft, while St James Jetty was expanded from 80 metres to 255 metres.
The island
- The Agalega is a group of two small islands-
- the North island which is the main island
- the South Island, located in the Indian Ocean, 1122 Km (697 miles) north of Mauritius
- Both islands are part of the territories and dependencies of the Republic of Mauritius.
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