Seychelles

island nation · Indian Ocean · Africa

115 scattered islands. Seychelles is not one big island but rather a collection of 115 islands spread out in the Indian Ocean, far from mainland Africa.

Smallest African country. Seychelles is the tiniest country on the continent of Africa, with only about 100,600 people living there as of 2022.

Capital city Victoria. The main city, Victoria, sits about 1,500 kilometers east of Africa and is where most people live and work.

Strategic ocean location. Seychelles is surrounded by other famous island countries and territories like Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Maldives, making it a special spot in the Indian Ocean.