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The Republic of Seychelles is an island nation located in the Seychelles Islands in the western Indian Ocean, 1,600 km east of Africa and 1,800 km north of Madagascar. Seychelles comprises 115 islands of granite and coral origin. Thirty-three islands are inhabited. The inner islands - Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, Cerf, Frigate, Norf, Round, and Felicite - are of granite origin. The outer islands, including Denis, Bird, Deroche, Alphonse, and Aldabra Atoll, are of coral origin.

The state has an area of 455 km² and a population of 88,000. The largest island is Mahe, where the capital Victoria and the only international airport are located. Other large islands are Praslin, Silhouette and La Digue.

Seychelles is a country where every tourist will find something interesting. Want to know what to visit in Seychelles? On our website you will find all the information you need to prepare your trip: from obtaining a visa to consular services and localization. In our sections you will easily find the topics that interest you, whether it's visa types, costs, apostille or entry requirements.

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1. The islands are not affected by typhoons

The Seychelles islands are out of the cyclone zone, and major typhoons avoid them. Only one hurricane has been recorded here in the 500-year history of observations.

2. Seychelles sea coconut

The sea coconut, or Coco de Mer, has an unusual seed that takes 5-6 years to mature. The weight of a ripe fruit can reach almost 20 kg.

3. The capital of Seychelles is Victoria

Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, is one of the smallest in the world. Its area is 21 km² and its population is one third of that of the island of Mahé.

4. Archipelago

The archipelago consists of 115 islands spread over 1.3 million km² of ocean. Seychelles is the world's only granite islands in the open ocean. Most of the islands are covered with lush jungle and are home to unique plants and animals.

5. Coconut crab

The world's largest arthropod representative, the coconut crab, or palm thief, lives in the Seychelles. Scientists have confirmed that this crab can lift up to 30 kg.

6. Esmeralda the turtle

Bird Island is home to the largest land tortoise in the world, named Esmeralda. She weighs almost 304 kilograms and is over 200 years old.

7. Matriarchal society

Seychelles is one of the few places in the world where matriarchy still reigns in society. Women, especially mothers, are the heads of the home, control expenses and play a key role in the future of their children.

8. A country of immigrants

Seychelles has no indigenous population. The islands remained largely uninhabited until their discovery by Europeans in 1502. The first written mention of a landing dates back to 1609.

9. A leader in forest protection

Seychelles is a global leader in forest conservation. Despite initial losses of flora and fauna, the country has been able to restore the ecosystem through strict laws and conservation projects. About 42% of Seychelles' land area is protected.

10. A frigate bird

The frigate bird, which lives in the Seychelles, can stay in the air for a week and its wingspan reaches three meters.