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Seychelles
Africa
An Indian Ocean island nation, Seychelles is known for luxury tourism, pristine beaches, and rare wildlife.
100,000
Population
455
Area (km²)
Victoria
Capital
16
Historical Events
Historical Timeline
Cities
16 Events
July 20, 2025 - July 20–27: The Seychelles Challenge Regatta takes place, attracting international sailors and promoting adventure tourism.
June 20, 2025 - The Electoral Commission registers a new political party, Seychelles People's National Party, ahead of the general elections.
May 01, 2025 - May 1–11: Seychelles hosts Africa's first FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Victoria, Mahé, featuring 16 teams and drawing global attention.
March 22, 2025 - IndiGo launches direct flights from Mumbai to Seychelles, boosting tourism and connectivity.
February 01, 2025 - February: Seychelles becomes the first country to fully comply with the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, enhancing sustainable fishing practices.
December 13, 2024 - The UN General Assembly declares Seychelles' graduation from least developed country (LDC) status, recognizing progress in economic and human development.
November 27, 2024 - November 27–30: The Seychelles Ocean Festival opens at the National Museum, promoting marine conservation and eco-tourism.
October 05, 2024 - October 5–31: The 39th Festival Kreol celebrates Creole culture with island-wide activities, including music and gastronomy.
September 23, 2024 - September 23–27: Seychelles Maritime Week is hosted by the Seychelles Ports Authority, focusing on shipping, ports, and regional cooperation.
September 22, 2024 - September 22–30: The Seychelles Tourism Festival returns, themed "Bridging Cultures and Building Futures," with events highlighting local cuisine and arts.
June 02, 2024 - The United Seychelles (US) party endorses leader Dr. Patrick Herminie as its presidential candidate for the 2025 elections, promising social justice reforms.
December 07, 2023 - A massive explosion at an explosives storage facility in Roche Caiman destroys buildings and causes widespread damage; a state of emergency is declared amid flooding.
October 23, 2023 - October 23–31: The 38th Festival Kreol takes place across Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, featuring Creole music, dance, and a Creole village in Victoria.
September 24, 2023 - The 6th Tourism Festival Seychelles opens at Domaine de Val des Près, themed "Bridging the Past and Future," promoting cultural heritage and tourism recovery.
April 01, 2023 - April: The Seychelles Law Commission is established, marking a milestone in law reform to modernize the legal framework.
January 01, 2023 - January: Seychelles announces the final stages of completing its marine spatial plan, covering 1.35 million km² and becoming the second-largest ocean area under such management.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seychelles
100 Questions
Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and east of mainland Africa.
The capital is Victoria, on Mahé island.
Around 100,000 people as of 2025 – the smallest population in Africa.
Seychellois Creole, English, and French are official languages.
Tropical, warm and humid year-round, with a wet season (November–April) and a dry season (May–October).
The Seychellois rupee (SCR).
Blue, yellow, red, white, and green diagonal bands.
Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, and Desroches.
On June 29, 1976, from Britain.
James Mancham.
Wavel Ramkalawan (as of 2025).
A unitary presidential republic.
A Creole population of African, French, Indian, and Chinese descent.
Christianity (mainly Roman Catholic), with some Anglicans, Hindus, and Muslims.
Around $2 billion in 2025 estimates.
About $18,000 – one of the highest in Africa.
Around 96%.
About 78 years.
Around 2.4 children per woman.
Around 35%.
Tuna, fish products, cinnamon, coconuts, and petroleum re-exports.
Machinery, food, fuel, and manufactured goods.
Fish, fertile soil, and marine biodiversity.
For its luxury tourism, white sand beaches, and coral reefs.
The largest island, home to Victoria and the international airport.
The Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO site with coco de mer palms.
Iconic granite boulders and beaches like Anse Source d’Argent.
Protected nature reserve with rare plants and wildlife.
Morne Seychellois (905 m) on Mahé island.
Fish, rice, breadfruit, cassava, and tropical fruits.
A dessert of plantains and sweet potatoes cooked in coconut milk.
A popular Creole dish made with coconut milk and spices.
A dish made from minced shark, lime juice, and spices.
Palm wine, coconut water, rum cocktails, and SeyBrew beer.
Football, basketball, volleyball, and water sports.
The Pirates.
Not yet.
Not yet.
Lindsay Rose (football), Rodney Govinden (sailing).
Yes, in athletics, boxing, sailing, and swimming.
Sega, moutya, zouk, reggae, and Creole pop.
A traditional Creole dance music with African roots.
A drum-based dance once linked to slavery, now cultural heritage.
Drums, guitars, violins, and accordions.
Sega and moutya dances.
Light Creole attire, dresses with bright colors, and casual wear.
They are active in trade, tourism, government, and education.
Around 96%.
Around 97%.
Low compared to regional averages.
Small, as tourism and services dominate.
Coconuts, cinnamon, vanilla, bananas, and cassava.
Chickens, pigs, and goats.
Good by African standards, with universal healthcare.
Diabetes, hypertension, and occasional dengue fever.
Very low, among the best in Africa.
Low, reflecting good healthcare.
“Koste Seselwa” (“Join Together Seychellois”).
“The End Crowns the Work.”
The giant tortoise.
The Seychelles black parrot.
The tropicbird orchid.
Aldabra giant tortoises, rare birds, fruit bats, and marine life.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, home to over 100,000 giant tortoises.
A UNESCO site with coco de mer palms, found only in Seychelles.
One of the world’s most photographed beaches on La Digue.
Around 99%.
Around $18,000 annually.
Low compared to other African nations.
Around 60%, mostly on Mahé.
Small, mainly engaged in farming and fishing.
Imported fuel, solar, and wind.
High in solar and wind.
Reliance on tourism and vulnerability to climate change.
Managing resources and balancing development with conservation.
Cultural and linguistic influence, along with trade.
Former colonial power, maintains ties.
Seychelles is a member, contributing to regional initiatives.
Supports conservation and climate action.
Provides security cooperation and economic support.
Invests in infrastructure and trade.
Moderate, influenced by imports.
High in Mahé, lower in outer islands.
Coconut shell art, basket weaving, and wood carving.
Spices, fish, coconuts, and handmade goods.
A cultural festival attracting performers from around the world.
A Creole celebration with music, food, and parades.
An annual event celebrating Seychellois Creole culture.
June 29, celebrated with parades and cultural shows.
Minimal, about 1% difference.
Around 10 years.
Slightly lower than in rural areas.
Managing non-communicable diseases and climate-related health risks.
Maintaining quality and opportunities for higher education.
Around 3 people per household.
Low, with stable population levels.
Sustainable tourism, fisheries, and financial services.
Luxury resorts, diving, beaches, and eco-tourism.
Positive, if it balances development with climate adaptation.
It is a small but wealthy island nation, known for biodiversity, tourism, and environmental leadership.