Seychelles — Country Facts & Profile
Sesel
Eastern Africa, Africa
With its capital at Victoria and primary languages Seychellois Creole and English, Seychelles is among the African nations spanning 452 km². The country counts 122,729 residents and lies within Eastern Africa. The national currency is the Seychellois rupee (₨ SCR).
At a Glance
Geographic Profile
Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 4.58°S, 55.67°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 452 km² (175 mi²). Population density: 272 people per km². The highest point is Morne Seychellois at 905 m.
905 m
Economic Indicators
Seychelles has a GDP per capita of $17,859, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Natural Heritage
Seychelles has 2 botanical gardens.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Key Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Seychelles, including Stade d’Amitié with a capacity of 2,000 seats.
2,000 seats
Urban Centres in Seychelles
Provinces & Regions
La Rivière Anglaise
1 cities · 22,881 people
Largest: Victoria
Cascade
1 cities · 7,263 people
Largest: Cascade
Baie Sainte Anne
1 cities · 5,063 people
Largest: Baie Sainte Anne
Anse Boileau
1 cities · 4,183 people
Largest: Anse Boileau
Bel Ombre
1 cities · 4,163 people
Largest: Bel Ombre
Beau Vallon
1 cities · 4,142 people
Largest: Beau Vallon
Anse Royale
1 cities · 3,818 people
Largest: Anse Royale
Port Glaud
1 cities · 3,243 people
Largest: Port Glaud
Takamaka
1 cities · 2,580 people
Largest: Takamaka
Frequently Asked Questions about Seychelles
- What is the capital of Seychelles?
- The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
- What is the population of Seychelles?
- Seychelles has a population of approximately 122,729 people.
- What continent is Seychelles in?
- Seychelles is located in Africa, in the Eastern Africa subregion.
- Where is Seychelles located?
- Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 4.6°S, 55.7°E.
- What currency does Seychelles use?
- Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (₨ SCR).
- What is the capital and currency of Seychelles?
- The capital of Seychelles is Victoria and the currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR).
- What languages are spoken in Seychelles?
- The official languages of Seychelles are Seychellois Creole, English, French.
- What is the area of Seychelles?
- Seychelles covers a total area of 452 km² (175 square miles).
- How large is Seychelles in square miles?
- Seychelles has a total area of approximately 175 square miles (452 km²).
- What is the population density of Seychelles?
- Seychelles has a population density of approximately 272 people per km².
- Is Seychelles an independent country?
- Yes, Seychelles is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- Does Seychelles have any land borders?
- No, Seychelles has no land borders.
- What is the GDP per capita of Seychelles?
- The GDP per capita of Seychelles is approximately $17,859.
- What is the country calling code for Seychelles?
- The international calling code for Seychelles is +248. To call Seychelles from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +248 and the local number.
- What time zone is Seychelles in?
- Seychelles operates on the UTC+04:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Seychelles?
- The highest point in Seychelles is Morne Seychellois at 905 m (2,969 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Seychelles?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Seychelles is approximately $17,460 (World Bank data).