Seychelles - Tourism and Travel

The Republic of Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It is made up of more than 100 granitic and coral islands.

Seychelles has a total area of 176 square miles (455 square kilometers).

It has a hot, humid, climate. Rainfall is heavy.

Seychelles is divided into two groups of islands - a central group and an outer group. The central group includes granitic islands that are mountainous. In the mountains, there is lush tropical vegetation. These islands have narrow coastal belts.

Mahé, in the central group, is the main island in Seychelles.

Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, is located on Mahé.

84,000 people live in Seychelles.

More than 90% live on Mahé.

89% of the population of Seychelles is Creole, 5% is Indian and 2% is Chinese.

English, French and French Creole are official languages.

Tourism, fishing - particularly tuna fishing - and light manufacturing are the most important industries.

Seychelles has a presidential system of government.

It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The official currency is the Seychelles rupee, which is equal to 100 cents.