Seychelles Islands

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   The Seychelles Archipelago consists of one hundred and fifteen islands in the Indian Ocean.It is located approximately 1,500 kilometres east of the African continent, is famous for its beaches and constantly warm weather along with its raw beauty.There are forty-three Inner Islands and seventy-two Outer Islands. The Seychelles beaches and the great weather have been huge factors in establishing the islands as a popular destination. The highest point in the Seychelles is Morne Seychellois (905 m) on the island of Mahé.Mahé is the largest island and home to ninety percent of the population.

Fun facts

• The Seychelles is home to two Unesco World Heritage sites.
• Seychelles granitic islands are the oldest oceanic islands on earth.
• Seychelles is home to some of the rarest endemic birds (Seychelles bush warbler, paradise fly-catcher, bare-legged scops owl) to be found anywhere on earth.
• Seychelles is scattered over an area of 1.4 million km² of ocean.
• The first settlers to arrive in Seychelles landed on the island of Sainte Anne in 1770.
• Victoria is the capital of seychelles which is one of the tiniest capitals in the world and can easily be explored on foot in less than a day.