Seychelles
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Capital
Victoria (Mahe)
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Local time
23:32
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Population
94 205
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+248
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Currency
Sre SCR (rupee)
Seychelles
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Capital
Victoria (Mahe)
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Local time
23:32
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Population
94 205
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+248
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Currency
Sre SCR (rupee)
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Average Salary
$ 267
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Petrol price
€ 1.41 pl
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Precipitation
2 330mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
455 km2
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Protected Area
42%
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Forest Area
88%
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Agricultural area
3%
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Annual air passengers
567 914
Population
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Ethnicity
mixed French
African
Indian
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 83 %
Anglican - 6 %
Seventh-Day Adventist - 1 %
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Literacy rates
94.0%
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Languages
Creole
English
other
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Armed Forces
840
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Alcohol consumption
6.7 l/person
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Smoking
43%
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Diabetes
17.4%
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Tuberculosis
10 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
fishing, tourism, processing of coconuts and vanilla, coir, boat building, printing, furniture, beverages
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Agriculture
coconuts, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet potatoes, cassava (tapioca), copra, bananas, poultry, tuna
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Natural Resources
fish, copra, cinnamon trees
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Natural Resources
fish, copra, cinnamon trees
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Renewable Energy
1%
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CO2 Emissions
495kt
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Ease of Business
95 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
67
What not to do when visiting Seychelles
Seychelles Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting. Friends often kiss on the cheek.
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Seychelles Don't necessarily buy seashells nor export them without permit and certificate. Don't export local flora.
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Seychelles Don't necessarily compliment others - it's thought to bring bad luck.
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Did you know?
Pirates used to stop in Seychelles. The treasure of Olivier le Vasseur was supposedly buried on the main island.
Seychelles Don't feed nor try to touch animals.
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Seychelles Don't wear beachwear outside the beach areas. Dress formally in the evening.
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Seychelles Don’t necessarily fish, swim, snorkel or dive alone - it’s good to seek a local expert for advice.
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Tell us your experience
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Seychelles Don’t forget the rainy season usually runs from November to March.
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