Geography
Seychelles is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -4.58333333, 55.66666666; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Africa
Seychelles
Seychelles is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Victoria
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 122.7 thousand
- Area
- 452 km²
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR)
- Official language
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Calling code
- +248
- Internet TLD
- .sc
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00
Seychelles map preview: -4.58, 55.67
People and Culture
Seychelles uses Seychellois Creole, English, French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Seychelles varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Seychelles is recorded with the official name Republic of Seychelles. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Victoria
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Victoria
- Time zone data: UTC+04:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Seychelles is grouped under Africa.
- Seychelles has a listed area of 452 km².
- Seychelles is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Seychelles
What is the capital of Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
What continent is Seychelles in?
Seychelles is in Africa.
What currency does Seychelles use?
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee.
What language is spoken in Seychelles?
Seychellois Creole, English, French is listed for Seychelles in this database.