Seychelles
Republic of Seychelles
Region
Africa • Eastern Africa
Capital
Victoria
The flag of Seychelles is composed of five broadening oblique bands of blue, yellow, red, white and green, which extend from the hoist side of the bottom edge to the top and fly edges of the field.
About Seychelles
Seychelles is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Victoria. With a population of 98,462, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 452 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 217.84 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official languages of Seychelles include Seychellois Creole, English and French.
The currency used in Seychelles is the Seychellois rupee (₨), .
Seychelles is a member of the United Nations.
In Seychelles, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+04:00 time zone.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Victoria
- Continent: Africa
- Native Name: Sesel
- Demonym: Seychellois
- Top Level Domain: .sc
- Calling Code: +248
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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