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Seychelles Country Overview

 

Republic of Seychelles

Seychelles Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Seychelles. It is also commonly referred to as Seychelles. Republic of Seychelles – Country Overview.

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Seychelles Overview

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  1. Where is Seychelles located?

    Seychelles consists of 115 islands. It is an archipelago island country located in the east of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Additionally, it borders no African country but is off the coast of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Tanzania and Kenya .

  2. What is the capital of Seychelles?

    The Capital of Seychelles is Victoria.

  3. How large is the country of Seychelles?

    Seychelles has 459 square kilometers of land.

  4. Is Seychelles a member of the African Union?

    Seychelles is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since June 29th, 1976.

Seychelles Country Overview - People

  1. What is the population of Seychelles?

    The population of Seychelles is slightly over 98,460 as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Seychelles is Victoria with a population of over 26,000 approx. (2018).

  2. What are the Ethnic groups in Seychelles?

    As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Seychelles are; Creole, East African, Malagasy, French, Indian, Chinese, and Arab.

  3. How many languages are spoken in Seychelles?

    The most popular languages spoken in Seychelles are;  Seychellois Creole, English, French, and other 5.1%.

  4. What religions are in Seychelles?

    Seychelles religious groups consist of; Christian (89%), Hindu (2.4%), Muslim (1.6%), and other (6%).

Seychelles Country Overview - Economy

  1. Overview of Seychelles Political System.

    Seychelles has a Unitary presidential republic form of government. The country has 27 administrative regions (27 districts).

  2. What is the currency used in Seychelles?

    The Seychellois Rupee (SCR) is the official currency for Seychelles.

  3. What makes up the economy in Seychelles?

    Seychelles’s main resources and industries consist of; coconuts, vegetables, bananas, fruit, pork, cassava, and fishing.

Interesting Fact About Seychelles.

Seychelles is said to be a country of all immigrants because it is no record of a indigenous population.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.