Seychelles
History
France claimed the uninhabited islands and began settlement.
Britain took control at the Treaty of Paris.
Independence came on 29 June.
One-party rule followed a coup, before multi-party elections returned.
A first opposition presidential victory brought a peaceful transfer of power.
Part ofAfricaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionEast Africa / Indian Ocean Africa
LanguageSeychellois Creole, English
Time zoneSCT (UTC+4)
Drives onLeft
Worth seeing
- Vallee de Mai: A palm forest holding the coco de mer, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Anse Source d'Argent: Granite boulders and shallow water on La Digue.
- Aldabra Atoll: The world's second-largest coral atoll, with giant tortoises, a UNESCO site.
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VictoriaPlanning questions
What is Seychelles known for?Vallee de Mai, Anse Source d'Argent, Aldabra Atoll.
What is the capital?Victoria.
Which language is useful?Seychellois Creole, English.
When is the national day?29 June.
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