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Ushant

Eusa  (Breton)
Ouessant  (French)
Satellite image of Ushant in 2003
Satellite image of Ushant in 2003
Flag of Ushant
Flag
Coat of arms of Ushant
Coat of arms
Ushant is located in France
Ushant
Ushant
Location in France
Ushant is located in Brittany
Ushant
Ushant
Location in Brittany
Country France
Region Brittany
Department Finistère
Arrondissement Brest
Canton Saint-Renan
Intercommunality Concarneau Cornouaille Agglomération
Area
1
15.58 km2 (6.02 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
833
 • Density 53.47/km2 (138.48/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
29155 /29242
Elevation 0–61 m (0–200 ft)
(avg. 30 m or 98 ft)
Website Official website: http://www.ouessant.fr
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Ushant (called Eusa in Breton and Ouessant in French) is a small island located off the coast of France. It is also a "commune," which is like a small town or district in France. You can find Ushant in the Brittany region, which is in the northwest part of France. It belongs to the Finistère department.

About Ushant Island

Ushant is the most western point of mainland France. This means it's the last piece of land you'd see if you were sailing west from France. The island is quite small, covering an area of about 15.58 square kilometers (about 6 square miles).

Life on the Island

Life on Ushant is unique because it's an island. The people who live there are called Ushantines. The island has a small population, with around 833 people living there as of January 2019.

The main village on the island is Lampaul. This is where most of the island's services are located. People on Ushant often rely on fishing and tourism for their livelihoods.

Getting to Ushant

Since Ushant is an island, you need to take a boat to get there. Ferries regularly travel between the island and the mainland. These trips can sometimes be exciting, especially when the sea is rough.

Island Government

Like all communes in France, Ushant has a mayor and a local council. They are responsible for managing the island's daily life. The current mayor is Denis Palluel. He helps make decisions for the community.

Animals of Ushant

Ushant is famous for a special type of sheep called the Ouessant sheep. These sheep are very small, making them one of the smallest breeds of sheep in the world. They are known for being hardy and can live in tough conditions.

Bretonische Zwergschafe
Ouessant sheep are a small breed of sheep.

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