Île-Royale

Île-Royale was a French colony in that existed from 1713 to 1763 as part of the wider colony of Acadia. It consisted of two main islands, Île Royale, Île Saint-Jean and the archipelago.
Wikipedia
  • Island
  • …lies at an elevation of 24 metres (79 feet)
  • …is also known as “Ile Royal”
  • Description: French overseas colony

Places of Interest

Highlights include Devil’s Island and Chapelle de l’île Royale.
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is a lighthouse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Quartiers des surveillants de l’île Royale.
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is a neighborhood.

Île-Royale

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Latitude
5.28715° or 5° 17′ 14″ north
Longitude
-52.58864° or 52° 35′ 19″ west
Open location code
68Q97CP6+VG
Geo­Names ID
3380448
Wiki­data ID
Q3593199

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Russian—“Île-Royale” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Ile-Royale”
  • French: “Île Royale”
  • French: “Île-Royale”
  • Italian: “Isola Reale”
  • Japanese: “イル＝ロワイヤル (ヌーベルフランス)”
  • Russian: “Иль-Руаяль”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Baie des Cocotiers and Ile Royale Light.

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