FACTS ABOUT SEYCHELLES

AMAZING FACTS ABOUT SEYCHELLES

1.                 Seychelles is officially known as the “Republic of Seychelles”

2.                 Victoria is the capital city of Seychelles.

3.                 The total population of Seychelles is 94,228.

4.                 The natives of Seychelles are called Seychellois.

5.                 The Seychellois rupee (SCR) is official currency of Seychelles.

6.                 Seychelles is an island country in the Indian Ocean.

7.                 There are three official languages in Seychelles: Seychellois Creole, English and French.

8.                 Bird Island is home to the heaviest land tortoise living in the wild, Esmeralda, who tips the scales at 670 pounds.

9.                 It is the smallest sovereign country in Africa.

10.            The nation is an archipelago of 155 islands, most of which are uninhabited.

11.            Victoria is the capital city of Seychelles and is situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé island. The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government. Named Port Victoria in honor of the British queen after her coronation, the small capital of the Seychelles is the only seaport in the country.

12.            The coastline of the islands total 491 kilometers (305 miles) in length.

13.            Seychelles is well known for its magnificent beaches, which are major attractions for visitors.

14.            Seychelles has 2 UNESCO world heritage sites.

15.            The Seychelles became an independent republic in 1976.

16.            The economy of Seychelles is based on fishing, tourism, the processing of coconuts and vanilla, coir (coconut fiber) rope, boat building, printing, furniture and beverages.

17.            Today, Seychelles boasts the highest nominal per capita GDP in Africa, excluding the French regions.

18.            It is one of only a handful of countries in Africa with a high Human Development Index.

19.            Most people are Roman Catholics, about 76% of them. About 10% are Protestants.

20.            The music of Seychelles is diverse, a reflection of the fusion of cultures through its history.

21.            The most popular sport in Seychelles is basketball.

22.            The extremely rare jellyfish tree, whose fruits look like jellyfish, is found on the island of Mahé, Seychelles.

23.            The Seychelles has some of the rarest endemic birds, including the bare-legged Scops-owl and greater painted-snipe.

24.            Seychelles Exports: canned tuna, frozen fish, cinnamon bark, copra and petroleum products.

25.            Seychelles Imports: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs and petroleum products.

26.            The internet country code for Seychelles is .sc.