Mahé is the largest island of Seychelles,. Mahé’s tallest peak is Morne Seychellois at 905 m (2,969 ft), which lies in the Morne Seychellois National Park. The northern and eastern parts of the island are home to much of the population and the Seychelles International Airport. The southern and western parts have Baie Ternay Marine National Park, Port Launay Marine National Park, and University of Seychelles. The Sainte Anne Marine National Park lies offshore and several smaller islands. Mahé was a French possession until 1812 when it became a British colony. It remained a colony until 1976 when Seychelles became an independent nation.