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Geographical facts about Seychelles including Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles |
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| Name of the country: | Seychelles | Capital city: | Victoria |
| Geographical coordinates of Seychelles: | 4 35 S, 55 40 E | Geographical coordinates of Victoria: | 4 37 S 55 27 E |
| Location of Seychelles: | archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Seychelles: | total: 455 sq km; land: 455 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Seychelles: | 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Seychelles: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m | The climate of Seychelles: | tropical marine: humid: cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September): warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May) |
| Land use of Seychelles: | agricultural land: 6.5%; arable land 2.2%; permanent crops 4.3%; permanent pasture 0%; forest: 88.5%; other: 5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 3 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Seychelles: | smallest African country; the constitution of the Republic of Seychelles lists 155 islands: 42 granitic and 113 coralline; by far the largest island is Mahe, which is home to about 90% of the population and the site of the capital city of Victoria | The terrain of Seychelles: | Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs |
| Land boundaries of Seychelles: | 0 km | Borders countries of Seychelles: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Seychelles: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles or to the edge of the continental margin | ||
Fast Facts about Seychelles
Are you traveling to Seychelles? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
Did you know that the legal system of Seychelles is a mixed legal system of English common law, French civil law, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Seychelles, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 526 km, paved: 514 km, unpaved: 12 km (2015)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: VICTORIA (capital) 26,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 53.9% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Seychelles: 93,186 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.8% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Seychellois Creole (official language) 89.1%, English (official language) 5.1%, French (official language) 0.7%, other 3.8%, unspecified 1.4% (2010 estimate). These days, Seychelles has to face a net migration rate of 1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Seychelles nowadays; mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab.
The right to vote in Seychelles can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the Seychelles. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Seychelles for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Seychelles are: Constitution Day, 18 June (1993); Independence Day (National Day), 29 June (1976).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Seychelles, these are the most likely dangers you might face: lies outside the cyclone belt, so severe storms are rare; occasional short droughts. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Victoria and/or Seychelles?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Seychelles, the population has to face a death rate of 6.9 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Seychelles
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Seychelles. Here they are: Seychellois Creole (official language) 89.1%, English (official language) 5.1%, French (official language) 0.7%, other 3.8%, unspecified 1.4% (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .sc
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine: humid: cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September): warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May).
Its capital city is Victoria, where the local time zone is UTC+4, which is 9 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Victoria: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Seychelles; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m. The length of its total coastline are: 491 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Seychelles; water supply depends on catchments to collect rainwater.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: lies outside the cyclone belt, so severe storms are rare; occasional short droughts.
For your traveling options, there are 14 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Seychelles all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 526 km, paved: 514 km, unpaved: 12 km (2015).
Background of Seychelles
Like every nation, Seychelles also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Single-party rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was reelected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in May 2011 and again in December 2015. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
