Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Seychelles is the smallest country in Africa as well as the least populated sovereign African country, with an estimated population of 100,600 in 2022. [16] Seychelles was uninhabited prior to being encountered by Europeans in the 16th century.
An enlargeable basic map of Seychelles An enlargeable satellite image of the island of Coetivy in the Seychelles Anse Lazio seen from north-east. Pronunciation: / s eɪ ˈ ʃ ɛ l z / ⓘ Common English country name: Seychelles; Official English country name: The Republic of Seychelles; Common endonym(s): Sesel, Seychelles; Official endonym(s):
Seychelles is a small island country east of the African continent located in the Sea of Zanj due north of Madagascar, with Antsiranana as its nearest foreign city. [1] Seychelles lies between approximately 4ºS and 10ºS and 46ºE and 54ºE.
Seychelles, an island country in the Indian Ocean, consists of over 100 islands. [1] Despite the large number of islands, less than half are inhabited, though many are tourist destinations. [ 2 ]
A couple of African paradise islands have been on the radar of avid world travelers for some time. Mauritius and the Seychelles are bucket list honeymoon locations, while the Canary Islands and ...
Aerial of La Digue, Seychelles. Today, the island's main industry is tourism, [8] and it is known for its beaches, especially Anse Source d'Argent and Grand Anse. La Digue, along with the rest of Seychelles, saw a major increase in tourism numbers in the late 20th century, which greatly impacted the economy of Seychelles.
Victoria is served by Seychelles International Airport, completed in 1971. [7] The inner harbour lies immediately east of the town, where tuna fishing and canning is a major industry. [ 7 ] One of the largest bridges in Victoria was destroyed by tsunami waves from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake .
See List of extinct countries, empires, etc. and Former countries in Europe after 1815 for articles about countries that are no longer in existence. See List of countries for other articles and lists on countries. Wikimedia Commons includes the Wikimedia Atlas of the World. Entries available in the atlas. General pages