Overview

  • Full Country Name: Republic of Seychelles
  • Capital: Victoria (population: 27,000)
  • Language: Seychellois Creole, English, French.
  • Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR) = 100 cents.
  • People: Seychellois (descendants from European, African, Indian and Chinese origins).
  • Life Expectancy: 51 66.41, Female: 77.4.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic (90%), Anglican (8%).
  • Size (sq km): 455 (197th)
  • Population: 80,000 (205th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 178 (60th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 248
  • Internet Country Code: .sc
  • Time Zone: GMT +4
  • Voltage Guide: 240 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Amex, Visa and traveller's cheques are widely accepted.
  • Business Hours: 0800-1700 Mon-Friday.
  • GDP: US$590 million
  • GDP per Capita: US$7,000
  • Annual Growth: 4.3%
  • Inflation: 0.6%
  • Major Industries: Fishing, tourism, coconut & vanilla processing, copra, boat building.
  • Major Trading Partners: China, Singapore, France, South Africa, UK, Germany.
  • Personal Safety: Safe.
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