Quick Data on Seychelles
Short Name | Seychelles |
Capital | Victoria |
Long Name | Republic of Seychelles |
Country Code | SE |
Continent | Africa |
Total Area | 455 sq km |
Population | 95,981 |
Language | Seychellois Creole, English, French |
Nationality | Seychellois (singular and plural) |
Geography of Seychelles
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 4 35 S, 55 40 E, Seychelles neighbors n/a. The terrain in Seychelles is described as Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Seychelles: tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May).
Surface Total | 455 sq km |
Land Surface | 455 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 491 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Morne Seychellois 905 m |
Resources of Seychelles
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, coconuts (copra), cinnamon trees. The agricultural land occupies 6.50% of Seychelles, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 88.50%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 6.50% | 30 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 3 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 88.50% | 403 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 5.00% | 23 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Seychelles
The population of the country is estimated at 95,981 people, with the biggest urban area having 28,000 VICTORIA (capital) (2018). Known as Seychellois (singular and plural), the people from Seychelles come from diversified ethnic groups such as predominantly creole (mainly of East African and Malagasy heritage); also French, Indian, Chinese, and Arab populations. The official language is Seychellois Creole, English, French. Religions: Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 10.5% (Anglican 6.1%, Pentecostal Assembly 1.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.2%, other Protestant 1.7%), other Christian 2.4%, Hindu 2.4%, Muslim 1.6%, other non-Christian 1.1%, unspecified 4.8%, none 0.9% (2010 est.).
Population | 95,981 |
Nationality | Seychellois (singular and plural) |
Official Language | Seychellois Creole, English, French |
Other Languages | Seychellois Creole (official) 89.1%, English (official) 5.1%, French (official) 0.7%, other 3.8%, unspecified 1.4% (2010 est.) |
Birth Rate | 12.8 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 7.1 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 57.50% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 2.12 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
Hospital Beds Density | 3.6 beds/1,000 population (2011) |
Governing Type of Seychelles
Seychelles is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of English common law, French civil law, and customary law.
Governing Type | presidential republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of the Seychelles |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Seychelles
From a population total of 95,981, the labor force is 47,210 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: coconuts, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet potatoes, cassava (manioc, tapioca), copra, bananas; tuna. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: fishing, tourism, beverages. Its exports cover canned tuna, frozen fish, petroleum products (reexports). The main import products are: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals, other manufactured goods.
Exports | $564.8 million (2017 est.) |
Imports | $1.155 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | UAE 28.5%, France 24%, UK 13.8%, Italy 8.9%, Germany 4.6% (2017) |
Import Partners | UAE 13.4%, France 9.4%, Spain 5.7%, South Africa 5% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $29,300 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 350 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 52,664 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 56.50% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Seychelles, statistics sectio