Aldabra is a raised coral atoll on the western side of the archipelago, closer to Africa, and has been basically untouched by humans including the Persians and Arabs who found the island before the Portuguese arrived in 1511. For this reason, it is truly a natural wonder because it has been virtually unchanged for thousands of years.

The island is managed by the Seychelles Islands Foundation. They limit tourism and oversee protection of the ecosystems from invasive alien species, oil spills and climate change.

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