Seychelles is an Indian Ocean nation excelling in biodiversity conservation, luxury eco-tourism, sustainable fisheries, and marine protection initiatives.
Seychelles
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Seychelles is a Country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Eastern Africa sub-region of the Africa continent.
Easy learning about Seychelles
The capital city of Seychelles is Victoria, capital city of Seychelles.
Word: Aldabra
Meaning: giant tortoises
Basic Information
Capital City: Victoria, capital city of Seychelles
Population: 122,730 (UN)
Area: 455 km² / 283 sq mi
People are called: Seychellois/Seychelloises
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
27 administrative districts
- Anse aux Pins
- Anse Boileau
- Anse Etoile
- Anse Royale
- Au Cap
- Baie Lazare
- Baie Sainte Anne
- Beau Vallon
- Bel Air
- Bel Ombre
- Cascade
- Glacis
- Grand Anse Mahe
- Grand Anse Praslin
- Ile Persévérance I
- Ile Persévérance II
- La Digue
- La Rivière Anglaise
- Les Mamelles
- Mont Buxton
- Mont Fleuri
- Plaisance
- Pointe Larue
- Port Glaud
- Roche Caiman
- Saint Louis
- Takamaka
Where in the world is Seychelles located?
Geography
Latitude: 4° 35' S
Longitude: 55° 40' E
Geographical Subregion: Eastern Africa
Intermediary Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Continental Region: Africa
Borders
- Kenya — West, Sea
- Madagascar — Southwest, Sea
Climate
tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 54 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.848
Mean Years of Schooling: 11.2
Expected Years of Schooling: 18.2
Life Expectancy at Birth: 72.9 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Catholic
Second Most Predominant: Protestant Anglican, Pentecostal Assembly, Seventh Day Adventist, other Protestant
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .sc
Calling Code: +248
MapGeo Name: Seychelles
MapGeo Code: SC