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Seychelles profile

The Republic of Seychelles

The Seychelles is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some 1,500 kilometres  east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar. Other nearby island countries and territories include Zanzibar to the west, Mauritius and Réunion to the south, Comoros and Mayotte to the southwest, and the Suvadives of the Maldives to the northeast. Seychelles has the smallest population of any state in Africa.

After a difficult post-independence period the Seychelles have attained stability and prosperity. The country's economy traditionally based upon fishing has more recently been boosted by tourist attracted to the islands famously fine beaches, turquoise seas and wildlife. The archipelago is home to an array of wildlife, including giant tortoises and sea turtles. Much of the land is given over to nature reserves.

• Population: 85,000 ( 2008)
• Capital: Victoria
• Area: 455 sq km (176 sq miles)
• Major languages: English, French, Creole
• Major religion: Christianity
• Monetary unit: 1 Seychelles rupee = 100 cents
• Internet domain: .sc
• International dialling code: +248
• Voltage: 230V
• Plug size: British 13amp three pin plug

(sources:  Oxford History of the British Empire, Wikipedia, BBC)

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