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Seychelles — silhouette, capital and facts
The Seychelles is in Africa and its capital is Victoria. With about 100 thousand people and 457 km², it ranks 181st in area and 184th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Seychelles, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Victoria
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 100 thousand
- Area
- 457 km²
- Language
- Seychellois Creole, English and French
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee
- Flag colors
- blue, yellow, red, white, green
Borders
The Seychelles has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about the Seychelles
- Seychelles has the coco de mer, the world's largest seed, which can weigh about 20 kg.
- The archipelago has over 100 islands in the Indian Ocean, many of granite, which is rare for oceanic islands.
- Aldabra, an atoll in Seychelles, holds the world's largest population of giant tortoises.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Seychelles?
The capital of the Seychelles is Victoria.
Which continent is the Seychelles in?
The Seychelles is in Africa.
Which countries border the Seychelles?
The Seychelles has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Seychelles?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Seychelles is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Seychelles?
Seychelles has the coco de mer, the world's largest seed, which can weigh about 20 kg. The archipelago has over 100 islands in the Indian Ocean, many of granite, which is rare for oceanic islands. Aldabra, an atoll in Seychelles, holds the world's largest population of giant tortoises.
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