Ushant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ushant
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Satellite image of Ushant in 2003
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 Ushant
Location in France
Ushant
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | ||
| Region | Brittany | ||
| Department | Finistère | ||
| Arrondissement | Brest | ||
| Canton | Saint-Renan | ||
| Intercommunality | Concarneau Cornouaille Agglomération | ||
| Area
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15.58 km2 (6.02 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(Jan. 2019)
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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
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| Elevation | 0–61 m (0–200 ft) (avg. 30 m or 98 ft) |
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| 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.
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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.
Images for kids
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Satellite image of Ushant in 2003
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Ferry approaching Ushant
