
Seychelles Guide
Seychelles – country information
Country name | Seychelles |
Official name | Republic of Seychelles |
Capital | Victoria |
continent | Africa |
Area | 455 km |
Population | 90 945 (2010) |
Foundation of a state | 29. 6. 1976 |
State system | a pluralist republic with a unicameral parliament |
The biggest cities | Victoria (capital) 29,000 |
Official language | Creole, English, French |
Ethnicity/National Composition | Seychellois Creole 90%, Indian 4.5%, Malagasy 3%, Chinese 1.5%, British 1% |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic 89%, other Christians (mostly Anglicans) 8.5%, Hindu 0.5%, other 2% |
Currency | 1 Seychellois Rupee (SR) = 100 cents |
gross domestic product (GDP) | US$24,989 (2012) |
Average life expectancy of the population | 72.08 let (2006) |
Country overview
According to Abbreviationfinder, Seychelles consists of more than 100 islands scattered over an area of more than 1 million km 2 in the Indian Ocean to the northeast of Madagascar.
Country data
Location: East Africa
Time zone: CET + 3 (during summer time: CET + 2)
Total area: 455 km²
Land area: 455 km²
Water area: 0 km²
Length of the state border: 0 km
Coastline: 491 km
Capital: Victoria
Regions: 25
Anse aux Pins, Anse Boileau, Anse Etoile, Anse Royale, Au Cap, Baie Lazare, Baie Sainte Anne, Beau Vallon, Bel Air, Bel Ombre, Cascade, Glacis, Grand Anse Mahe, Grand Anse Praslin, Inner Islands, La Riviere Anglaise, Les Mamalles, Mont Buxton, Mont Fleuri, Plaisance, Pointe Larue, Port Glaud, Roche Caiman, Saint Louis, Takamaka
Telephone code: 00 248 (Source: Allcitycodes)
Highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m
Population
Population: approx. 91,500 residents (Countryaah, 2021)
Population growth: 0.9% per year
Population density (residents per km²): 201
Life expectancy: 70 (male), 79 (female)
Official language: English, French, Creole
Religions:
- 76% Roman Catholic
- 11% Protestants
- 13% other
Climate
The tropical climate of the Seychelles brings high humidity and pleasant temperatures of 25 ° C all year round.
The most pleasant months are in summer from May to October, as the rain falls less often than in winter and only in short showers.
Most of the rain, often very heavy, falls in the winter months from November to February. It is very hot at this time, with temperatures around 30 ° C.
Currency / finance
Currency unit: Seychelles rupee (SCR)
Classification: 1 Seychelles rupee = 100 cents
ATMs: Available in Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.
International credit cards: These are accepted by larger shops.
Regulations: Foreign and national currencies can be imported and exported in unlimited amounts. A declaration is required from an equivalent value of 2,000 SCR.
In the tourist sector, bills often have to be paid directly in foreign currency.
Customs regulations
The following may be carried duty-free:
- 200 cigarettes or 250 g tobacco
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages
- small amounts of perfume
(Information applies to people aged 18 and over)
Tourists and people in transit can bring items of personal use with them duty-free.
A written permit is required for the export of sea coconuts (Coco de Mer), which can also be obtained from an authorized dealer.
The following items are prohibited:
- all kinds of weapons
- Harpoons
- Drugs
- Plant flowers
- Fruit Vegetable
- Meat products
Travel advice
There is a very high risk of pirate attacks and hijacking in the coastal areas.
It is strongly recommended to exercise extreme caution.
Economy
After an insolvency in 2008, the country’s economy has recovered.
Tourism is the largest branch of the economy and brings over two thirds of foreign currency into the country.
Due to the fish-rich waters, a strong fishery could develop.
Industries: fishing, coconut processing, shipbuilding, tourism
Natural resources: fish, coconut, cinnamon
Land use:
- Usable land: 2%
- Grain cultivation: 13%
- Pasture area: 0%
- Forests: 11%
- other: 74%
Plants
The vegetation of the Seychelles is of a diversity that you will not find in any other country on earth.
Preserving the environment, with almost 1,000 different plant species, is a very high priority for the government. Many species that are native here are only found in the Seychelles.
Many areas of the country have been declared nature reserves and reserves.
Animals
With around 4,000 animal species, the animal world is also very numerous. The sea creatures are particularly diverse.
Due to the remoteness of the archipelago, these could develop in large numbers.