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Tourism is the most important nongovernment sector of Seychelles' economy. About 15 percent of the formal work force is directly employed in tourism, and employment in construction, banking, transportation, and other activities is closely tied to the tourist industry. Tourists enjoy the Seychelles' coral beaches and opportunities for water sports.
World Heritage Sites; Site Image Location Year listed UNESCO data Description Aldabra Atoll: Outer Islands: 1982 185; vii, ix, x (natural) The atoll consists of four large coral islands which enclose a shallow lagoon; the group of islands is itself surrounded by a coral reef.
Lists of tourist attractions in Seychelles (3 P) B. Beaches of Seychelles (5 P) E. Entertainment events in Seychelles (2 C, 1 P) Entertainment venues in Seychelles (1 C)
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2 See also. 3 References. Toggle the table of contents. ... There are three terrestrial national parks and six marine national parks in the Seychelles. [1]
Aldabra, the world's second-largest coral atoll [2] (the largest is Kiritimati), is located east of the continent of Africa.It is part of the Aldabra Group of islands in the Indian Ocean that are part of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles, with a distance of 1,120 km (700 mi) southwest of the capital, Victoria on Mahé Island.
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Central Greece: 1987 393; i, ii, iii, iv, vi (cultural) Delphi, located at the foot of Mount Parnassus, was the site of the Temple of Apollo, a Panhellenic sanctuary, and in Greek view the "navel of the world" (the Omphalos). Pythia, the oracle, resided in the temple, receiving pilgrims from all Greece. In the 6th century BCE, Delphi was seen ...