Seychelles Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Seychelles |
Common Name | Seychelles – /seɪˈʃɛlz/ |
Nationality | Seychellois (singular and plural) – noun, Seychellois – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1976 (from the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 27 administrative districts |
Total Population | 97,617 (#197) with 58.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Victoria (capital city) |
Major Languages | French Creole (official), English (official), French (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 82% of total population |
Currency | Seychelles Rupees (SCR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $2.9 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $28,800 (#74) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 455 sq km / 176 sq mi (#198) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Eastern Africa |
Bordering Countries | None |
Bordering Water Bodies | Indian Ocean |
National Anthem: “Seychellois Unite”