Seychelles Location Map
Seychelles Facts
Full Official Name: Republic of Seychelles
Demonym: Seychellois, Seychelloise, Seselwa
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Area
Total Area: 455 km²
Total Land Area: 455 km²
Total Water Area: 0 km²
Demographics
Population: 98,187
Population Growth Rate: 0.56% (2024 est.)
Largest City: Victoria (Population: 26,450)
Ethnic Groups: predominantly Creole (mainly of East African and Malagasy heritage); also French, Indian, Chinese, and Arab populations
Languages: Seychellois Creole (official) 89.1%, English (official) 5.1%, French (official) 0.7%, other 3.8%, unspecified 1.4% (2010 est.)
Religions: Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 10.5% (Anglican 6.1%, Pentecostal Assembly 1.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.2%, other Protestant 1.7%), other Christian 2.4%, Hindu 2.4%, Muslim 1.6%, other non-Christian 1.1%, unspecified 4.8%, none 0.9% (2010 est.)
Economy
Currency: Seychellois rupee
Real GDP at Purchasing Power Parity ($ PPP): $3.53 billion (2023 est.)
GDP per capita (PPP): $29,500 (2023 est.)
Exports Value Per Year: $2.375 billion (2023 est.)
Biggest Export Partners: UAE 18%, France 17%, UK 9%, Mauritius 9%, Japan 8% (2022)
Imports Value Per Year: $2.437 billion (2023 est.)
Biggest Import Partners: UAE 22%, Netherlands 14%, Cayman Islands 7%, France 6%, China 6% (2022)
Government
Type: presidential republic
Capital City: Victoria (Population: 26,450)
Other Facts
Time Zone: UTC+4
Country Code: SC
Internet TLD: .sc
Climate Map of Seychelles
Climate: tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May)
Topographic Map of Seychelles