| Local name: Repiblik Sesel |
| Surface : 455 sq km (175 sq miles).
.......Seychelles lies in the western part of the Indian
Ocean, north of Madagascar and 1,593km (995 miles) east of Mombasa, Kenya. It is between 4
and 5 degrees south of the equator at a longitude between 55 and 56 degrees east.
The Country is an isolated archipelago of outstanding natural beauty comprising
about 115 islands. |
| Population : 78,107 (all population figures are July 1997 estimates) |
| Climate: Tropical
marine; humid; Two seasons: Dry Season: (May to October) cooler season during southeast
monsoon; Wet Season: (November to April) warmer season during northwest monsoon. The
heaviest rainfall is usually during mid-December to mid-January. Seychelles
archipelago lies outside the cyclone belt and enjoys stable weather year round.
Seychelles has a mean maximum temperature of 29ºC and 12 hours of
daylight......Seychelles lies too close to the Equator to be affected by cyclones
(hurricanes). |
| Visas: Everyone traveling to Seychelles must have a
passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of travel. Visas are not required.
A Visitor's Permit, good for 4 weeks, is issued upon arrival at the
airport. Travelers must have a return (or onward) air ticket, prebooked
accommodations and sufficient money for their stay. If not, visitors may be required
to post a security bond. The Permit may be renewed for 3 months at no cost and for 3
additional 3 month periods at a fee of SR 200 (USD 40). |
| Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz. British style 3-pin
plugs are used |
| Capital : Victoria |
System: Seychelles
is a Republic under the 1993 Constitution. Democratic multiparty activity elects a
president, vice president and a National Assemble with 33 members. There is also a
judicial branch.
Independence: June 29, 1976 (from the United Kingdom).
Constitution: 18 June 1993
National holiday: National Day, June 18. |
| Languages : English, French, Creole |
| Religions : There are no restrictions on religion. Roman
Catholic 90%, Anglican 8%, other 2%. Others include Seventh Day Adventists, Pentecostal,
Jehovah's Witnesses, Bahai Faith, Muslims and Hindus. |
| Money : Seychelles Rupee (SR) which is divided into 100 cents. |
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