Guide to Seychelles
Must See Seychelles
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At a glance
Among the 115 islands of the Seychelles you will find the luxuriant, tropical paradise that appears in countless advertisements and glossy travel brochures. But however seductive the images, they simply can't compete with the real-life dazzling beaches and crystal-clear waters.
There are more shades of blue and green in the Seychelles than it is possible to imagine. Forming a backdrop to the relaxed tropical image of the Seychelles are the rhythms, colours and flavours of Africa and gris gris, the local brand of black magic.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Republic of Seychelles
- Capital city:
- Victoria (pop 27,000)
- Area:
- 455 sq km / 176 sq miles
- Population:
- 79,330
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +4 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- English (official)
French (official)
- Religion:
- Catholic (90%), Anglican (8%)
- Currency:
- Seychelles Rupee
- Electricity:
- 240V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
