Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
Seychelles was uninhabited before Europeans discovered the islands early in the 16th century. After a lengthy struggle, France eventually ceded contro ...
Longitude: 55.6667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Seychelles:
13,948.277 km
Terrain:
Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau.
Natural Resources:
Fish, coconuts (copra), cinnamon trees.
Industries:
Fishing, tourism, beverages.
Population: 98,187
More than three-quarters of the population lives on the main island of Mahe; Praslin contains less than 10%; a smaller percent on La Digue and the outer islands.
Area: 452 km2
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
The smallest African country in terms of both area and population; the constitution of the Republic of Seychelles lists 155 islands, 42 granitic and 113 coralline; by far the largest island is Mahe, which is home to about 90% of the population and the site of the capital city of Victoria.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| crs | Seychellois Creole |
| eng | English |
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SCR | Seychellois rupee | ₨ |
Capital City: Victoria
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 7:40 pm (GMT+04:00)
The flag of Seychelles is composed of five broadening oblique bands of blue, yellow, red, white and green, which extend from the hoist side of the bottom edge to the top and fly edges of the field.
Bordering Countries
Seychelles has no bordering countries.
Seychelles is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Seychelles
You're in for a treat! Seychelles is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to May, October to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters
- Beautiful coral reefs and marine life
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- High cost of living
- Occasional petty crime
- Seasonal cyclones
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Seychellois cuisine features fresh seafood, coconut, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include Grilled Fish and Octopus Curry.
- Freshly caught seafood and local rum are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on Anse Source d'Argent beach
- Explore the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve
- Go snorkeling or diving in the coral reefs
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