SeychellesThe Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar, consisting of more than 100 islands of which 83 are named and 46 are permanently uninhabited. Mahé is the principal island comprising of 142 sq km, with the islands of Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette being the next important . Situated about 1,600 km off the east coast of Africa, Mahe extends 27 km north to south and 11 km east to west and has a coastline of 127 km. The Seychelles Islands are the highest point of the Mascarene Ridge, an Indian Ocean ridge running in a generally north-south direction...More Information on Syechelles. Full country name: Republic of SeychellesArea: 176 sq mi (455 sq km) Population: 81 ,541 Capital City: Victoria, 23,000 Language: Seselwa Creole, English, French (all official) Ethnicity/race: mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab Religion: Roman Catholic 86.6%, Anglican 6.8%, other Christian 2.5%, other 4.1% Literacy rate: 58% (1971 est.) Government: Socialist multiparty republic Head of State: James Michel (2004) Head of Government: James Michel History of SeychellesThe Seychelles islands remained uninhabited for more than 150 years after they became known to Western explorers. The islands appeared on Portuguese charts as early as 1505, although Arabs may have visited them much earlier. In 1742, the French Governor of Mauritius, Mahe de Labourdonais, sent an expedition to the islands. A second expedition in 1756 reasserted formal possession by France and gave the islands their present name in honor of the French finance minister under King Louis XV. The new French colony barely survived its first decade and did not begin to flourish until 1794, when Queau de Quincy became commandant...More on Syechelles's History. Overview of Seychelles's EconomyGDP: $626 million Also Read: A short note on Economy of Syechelles Political System of Seychelles- Government of Syechelles Climate, Vegetation and FaunaAlthough the Seychelles Islands lie close to the Equator, their maritime situation results in coastal temperature that are fairly constant at about 26.6°C (80°F), throughout the year. Temperatures rarely exceed 29.4°C (85°F), and then only for a few days. At higher altitudes, temperatures are lower, especially at night. Average annual rainfall on Mahé is 93 inches. In the mountains, there may be as much as 140 inches a year. The dry, sunny season is May to October, but during this period the southeast monsoon winds bring brief showers every two or three days. In December the northwest monsoon arrives and continues until March, bringing frequent and heavy rain. Humidity is high, especially in the coast areas. Envoirnment: The Seychelles is a group of about 115 islands which lie 1600km (990mi) off the coast...more. Languages: English (official), French (official), Creole...more. Education: A remarkably high figure by African standards, 14% of government spending in the...more. Culture: There is no indigenous culture in the Seychelles, but aspects of African origin...more. People of Seychelles: About 90% of the Seychellois people live on Mahe Island. Most others...more. Facts for the TravelerVisas: Everyone traveling to Seychelles
must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of travel.
Visas are not required. A Visitor’s Permit valid for one month
is issued on arrival at the airport. Travelers must have a return or
onward air ticket, prebooked accommodation and sufficient money for
their stay. The permit may be renewed for 3 months at no cost and for
three additional 3-month periods at a fee of 200 Seychelles rupees (US$40).
Health & Safety: Government provided health services are free. Clinics around the country provide general care, dental and other services but there also are private physicians. Overall health trends are improving; there is no yellow fever, bilharzia or malaria and tuberculosis and leprosy are minimal. The Seychelles is currently free from any tropical diseases and therefore no vaccinations are required. It is advisable to keep your tetanus and polio immunisation up to date. You may check with your local doctor prior to departing. Also Read:| Public holidays in Syechelles | Events Of Seychelles When to GoEven though conditions for visiting Seychelles are generally good all year, there are certain times which are slightly more advantageous for certain activities. Although scuba diving is excellent all year round, April, May, October and November have the highest visibility and calmest seas. October to April is best for Anglers, although fish are plentiful all year round. For birdwatchers April is the start of the breeding season and Bird Island will be found to be overrun with seabirds from May through September. Hiking and walking is best from May to September because of the dry conditions, lower temperatures and lower humidity. Sailing can be done all year round. Also Read: Getting Around in Seychelles | Getting There & Away What to See in SeychellesOther Tourist Attractions in Seychelles more...Seychelles National Parks What to do in SeychellesThere is no dearth of dining opportunities in the Seychelles, from local food stalls and cheap takeaway joints to plush restaurants serving sumptuous three-course meals. When in the Seychelles, do take the opportunity to sample some fantastic Creole cuisine in one of the specialty restaurants in Mahe or La Digue. For entertainment, head to some of the nightclubs in Mahe or La Digue – many hotels admit non-residents into their bars - or take time out to watch local dancing and music. The Seychelles government organizes many cultural events through the year like the Creole festival and another one on marine life. The earliest inhabitants of the area were Khoisan hunter-gatherers. They were largely replaced by Bantu tribes during a series of migrations. The southern part of the country was named Matabeleland after the Ndebele tribe who occupied the area in the early 1800’s under a loose confederation of Ndebele-speaking tribes headed by the Khumalo tribe under [...]
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