Seychelles
An archipelago of 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is home to the coco de mer - the plant that produces the largest and heaviest seed on Earth.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Five oblique bands of blue, yellow, red, white and green radiate from the lower hoist corner. Blue is the sky and sea, yellow the sun, red the people and their work for love and unity, white social justice and harmony, and green the land and natural environment.
Seychelles FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Victoria |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 119,773 |
| Area | 459 km² |
| Population density | 261 /km² |
| Currency | Seychellois rupee (SCR) SRe |
| Official languages | English, French, Seychellois Creole |
| Calling code | +248 |
| Internet TLD | .sc |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | SC / SYC |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The coco de mer palm produces the world's largest and heaviest seed, which can weigh over 15 kilograms.
- Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts one of the world's largest populations of giant tortoises.
- It's the only country in the world with its capital, Victoria, located on the granitic islands rather than a mainland.
- Its inner islands are among the oldest oceanic islands on Earth, made of ancient granite rather than coral or volcano.
Seychelles FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
What is the population of Seychelles?
Seychelles has a population of about 119,773.
What currency does Seychelles use?
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR).
What languages are spoken in Seychelles?
The official languages of Seychelles are English, French, Seychellois Creole.
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