Republic of Seychelles is located off the east coast of the African Continent, with a population of 88,340, making it the
197th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Victoria with a total population of 25,000. The country
encompasses 455 square kilometers making it the 196th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Indian
Ocean.
President James Alix Michel is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice President
Joseph Belmont, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second
term. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 18th of June 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Creole, English and other and unspecified languages. It counts among its
major religions Roman Catholic, Anglican, Seventh-Day Adventist, other Christian, Hindu, Muslim, other non-Christian and
other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 1 FM, 2 Short Wave and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Morne Seychellois, its highest point at 905 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 491 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fishing, tourism, processing of
coconuts and vanilla, coir, rope, boat building, printing, furniture and beverages. Its official currency is Seychelles Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Seychelles. Lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands
ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter.
197th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Victoria with a total population of 25,000. The country
encompasses 455 square kilometers making it the 196th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Indian
Ocean.
President James Alix Michel is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice President
Joseph Belmont, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second
term. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 18th of June 1993.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Creole, English and other and unspecified languages. It counts among its
major religions Roman Catholic, Anglican, Seventh-Day Adventist, other Christian, Hindu, Muslim, other non-Christian and
other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 1 FM, 2 Short Wave and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Morne Seychellois, its highest point at 905 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 491 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fishing, tourism, processing of
coconuts and vanilla, coir, rope, boat building, printing, furniture and beverages. Its official currency is Seychelles Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Seychelles. Lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands
ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter.
| Beach of Praslin Island on the Indian Ocean- Seychelles' lowest point |
| Elephants not far from the Mahe coastline |
| Hotel on Felecite Island |
Seychelles is small but as I scrolled through all of my picture choices of some of the islands I
had to say that they looked a little like their names, especially Silhouette Island. The second we
arrive I would like to catch a boat over to North Island where I would like to travel all over and
use my own camera to take as many pictures as I possibly can get because strangely, not like
the rest of the islands, I did not have a whole lot of pictures to choose from. If you visit you will
find a whole lot of things to do so if you want to stay for, let's say a week, you should extend your
visit at least another week.
had to say that they looked a little like their names, especially Silhouette Island. The second we
arrive I would like to catch a boat over to North Island where I would like to travel all over and
use my own camera to take as many pictures as I possibly can get because strangely, not like
the rest of the islands, I did not have a whole lot of pictures to choose from. If you visit you will
find a whole lot of things to do so if you want to stay for, let's say a week, you should extend your
visit at least another week.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Morne Seychellois- Seychelles' highest point |
| North Island |
| Seychellois girl in traditional dress |
| Silhouette Island |
| Victoria on Mahe- the capital and largest city of Seychelles |
| Aride Island- the northernmost point of Seychelles |
| Des Roche Island in the Seychelles' Amirantes Group |
| Frigate Island |
| Goellette in the Farquhar Group- the southernmost point of Seychelles |
| La Dique Island |
| Picard Island in the Alard Group- the westernmost point of Seychelles |
| Shrimp farms on Coetivy Island- the easternmost point of Seychelles |
| Porc Curry- a Seychelles' culinary favorite |
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