Seychelles
Presidential republicIndependent since 1976
Official:
Republic of Seychelles
Local name:
Sese l /Seychelles
Region:
Eastern Africa
Area:
460 km²
Capital:
Victoria
Geography
The Seychelles are an archipelago in the Indian Ocean about 1500 km east of the African mainland. The dwarf state has a total area of only 460 km² (178 mi²) and a total coastline of 491 km (305.1 mi). This land area is about 2.6 times the size of Washington, D.C. The Seychelles are thus one of the smallest countries in Africa by area and ranked 202nd worldwide.The highest elevation in the country (Morne Seychellois) is 905 meters. The archipelago consists of 115 islands. The Seychelles have no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital Victoria is about 13,600 km (8,451 mi).
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Current time on the Seychelles:
The countrywide time on the Seychelles is Seychelles Time (SCT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time on the Seychelles.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 4 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The countrywide time on the Seychelles is Seychelles Time (SCT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time on the Seychelles.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 4 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:99,258
Population per km²:215.8
Life expectancy males:Ø 72.7 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 82.0 yearsBirth rate:
15.8 ‰Death rate:
6.8 ‰Males/Females:
52.7% : 47.3%Population pyramid
The currency on the Seychelles is the Seychelles rupee (SCR).
1 Rupee is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 Rupee is divided into 100 Cents.
Status: 05/26/2023
1 US dollar = 14.01 Rupees
100 Rupees = 7.14 US dollar
100 Rupees = 7.14 US dollar
The climate on the Seychelles
On the Seychelles, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 29 and 32 degrees. In the colder months, the average night temperatures drop down to 24 °C.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
Creole, English, French
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Creole | 89.1 % |
| English | 5.1 % |
| French | 0.7 % |
| other | 5.1 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Adventists | 1.2% |
| Pentecostals | 1.5% |
| Roman Catholics | 76.2% |
| Anglicans | 6.1% |
| other Christs | 2.4% |
| Hinduists | 2.4% |
| Muslims | 1.6% |
| nondenominational | 0.9% |
| other | 7.7% |
Economy
| GDP: | 1.45 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 1,102.7 M $ |
| Importations: | 1,334.5 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 228.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 3.0 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 8.28 % |
| › Corruption index: | 70 (moderate) |
| › Energy consumption: | 463.9 M kWh |
According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Seychelles are a developing country because of its lower economic performance.
In terms of revenues, the Seychelles rank only 53rd in the world and, with an average annual income of 14,540 USD are one of the high-income countries.
The Seychelles is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 27% Urban areas: | 123 km² |
| 3% Agricultural areas: | 16 km² |
| 73% Forest: | 337 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 526 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 27 |
| › Airports: | 2 |
Most important cities
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Victoria / Capital | 26,000 |
| Anse Boileau | 4,180 |
| Bel Ombre | 4,160 |
| Beau Vallon | 4,140 |
| Cascade | 4,090 |
| Anse Royale | 3,820 |
| Takamaka | 2,580 |
| Port Glaud | 2,170 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1993 |
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