Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
UNESCO Map
Description: In the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost its original state. The famous coco de mer, from a palm-tree once believed to grow in the depths of the sea, is the largest seed in the plant kingdom.
Date inscribed: 1983.0
Area in hectares: 19,5
Category specified: Natural
State: Seychelles
Region: Africa