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More facts Largest population of Giant Tortoises Aldabra has the largest population of Giant Tortoises in the world; 150,000 in total. Aldabra - world’s largest raised coral atoll Aldabra is the world’s largest raised coral atoll and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is so vast that the whole of Mahé could fit inside its lagoon Aldabra home to only flightless bird in the Indian Ocean Aldabra is home to the only flightless bird in the Indian Ocean, the White-Throated Rail as well as to 273 species of plants and ferns. Aride Island - important breeding site for 10 species of seabird Aride Island is an important breeding site for 10 species of seabird and the world’s largest population of lesser noddies. It is known as the seabird citadel of the Indian Ocean. First settlers landed on Ste. Anne The first settlers to arrive in Seychelles landed on the island of Sainte Anne in 1770. Sainte Anne Marine National Park The Sainte Anne Marine National Park, founded in 1973, was the first marine park in the Indian Ocean. Moyenne Island haunted Moyenne Island, in the Ste. Anne Marine National park, is claimed to be haunted by a spirit that stands jealous guard over buried treasure. Curieuse once a leper colony Curieuse Island was once used as a leper colony. Round Island, once a leper colony Round Island, near Mahé, was once a leper colony. The stone building used as a prison still exists. Frégate, home to almost extinct Magpie Robin Frégate Island is the home of the almost extinct Magpie Robin