Facts

About Seychelles

The Seychelles islands offer a rich tropical paradise replete with dazzling beaches and absolutely superb waters. It is no wonder that the blue and green brilliants of the islands, numbering 115 in total, have appeared in a variety of travel brochures and in advertisements. The Seychelles have a rich ethnic flavor that is personified in its music and in the native born black magic called gris gris.

Seychelles 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 ()
• Languages: English (official) French (official)
• Religion: Catholic 90%, Anglican 8%
• Currency: Seychelles Rupee (SR)
• Electricity: 240V 50HzHz
• Electric Plug Details: British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
• Country Dialing Code: 248