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Seychelles

Seychelles is a country in the Indian Ocean, which consists of over a hundred islands. It was formerly controlled by the French until it became a part of the British Empire, and eventually the British Commonwealth, in the 18th century. Tourism is an important industry in this country.

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How far is Seychelles from African mainland?

Seychelles is nation composed of a group of islands located off the east coast of Africa. It is about 1500km from Mogadishu, Somalia (the closest point on the African mainland to the Seychelles) and about 2000km due east from Mombasa, Kenya.

What is the latitude and longitude of Seychelles?

Seychelles is located at approximately 4.62 degrees south latitude and 55.45 degrees east longitude in the Indian Ocean.

What is the total land area of Seychelles Islands?

The total land area of the Seychelles Islands is approximately 459 square kilometers.

What countries border seychelles?

The countries that border Seychelles are Madagascar and Mauritius.

Are the Seychelles rich?

The Seychelles has a relatively high GDP per capita due to its tourism industry, but it also faces income inequality and high living costs. While the country has wealth in terms of natural beauty and resources, there are also challenges in economic development and sustainability.

What are the major landforms of the seychelles?

The major landforms in Seychelles include granitic islands, coral islands, and atolls. The granitic islands, such as Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue, are characterized by lush vegetation and granite rock formations. The coral islands and atolls are low-lying with sandy beaches and are typically found in the outer islands of the Seychelles archipelago.

Are there box jellyfish or other dangerous jellyfish in the sea around the Seychelles?

"Box jellyfish" or "sea wasp" is also a common name for the notoriously dangerous Chironex fleckeri. Box jellyfish are among the most venomous creatures in the world. Each tentacle has about 500,000 cnidocytes, harpoon-shaped needles that inject venom into the victim. Stings from these species are extremely painful and often fatal to humans and prey animals. Their venom can kill a human in a minute.

What is the national dish of Seychelles?

Our National dish is Stewed salt fish served with spicy plantains, coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit. It is a tasty blend of locally available vegetables, spices, coconut and salted cod fish prepared with a distinct St Kitts-Nevis flavor.

What is the national animal of the Seychelles?

The striped dolphin is the national animal of Seychelles.

Why do people go on holiday to Seychelles?

they go there to explore it as it is a french speaking country also to go to the country

What are two famous landmarks in Seychelles?

1.mission lodge because it is on the beach

2.clock tower because it is very pretty

Why do we say that Seychelles is an archipelago?

Because they form a large group or chain of islands

What are some common names in Seychelles?

The Seychelles are a series of islands that are located in the Indian Ocean. Common surnames in the Seychelles include Abdallah, Allah, Vel, Talma, and Sullivan.