Live Data
Capital
Victoria
Population
100,000 (2024 est.)
Area
459 km²
Languages
Seychellois Creole, English, French
Currency
Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Timezone
Seychelles Time (UTC+4)
Regions
Mahé Island
The largest island in the Seychelles archipelago (157 km²) and home to the capital Victoria — one of the smallest capital cities in the world. Mahé features lush mountainous terrain rising to 905 metres at Morne Seychellois, stunning beaches, and the country's international airport. The island offers a blend of Creole culture, botanical gardens, and luxury resorts. Explore Mahé through the Seychelles Tourism Board. View on the Pulse map.
Praslin Island
The second-largest island, famous for the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to the legendary coco de mer palm, which produces the largest seed in the plant kingdom. Praslin also boasts some of the Seychelles' most beautiful beaches, including Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. View on the Pulse map.
La Digue Island
The third-most-populated island, known for its laid-back atmosphere, traditional ox-cart transport, and some of the most photographed beaches in the world, including Anse Source d'Argent with its dramatic granite boulders. La Digue has strict development controls to preserve its natural character. View on the Pulse map.
Inner Islands (Amirantes Group and Others)
A scattered collection of granitic and coral islands closer to Mahé, including the Amirantes group, Alphonse, Desroches, and others. These islands feature luxury resorts, pristine diving sites, and important seabird colonies. Many are privately owned or managed as nature reserves. Explore the region on the Pulse map.
Outer Islands (Aldabra and Others)
The remote coral islands of the Seychelles archipelago, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aldabra Atoll — one of the world's largest raised coral atolls and home to the largest population of giant tortoises on Earth. The outer islands are largely uninhabited and represent some of the most pristine marine environments in the Indian Ocean, sharing ecological characteristics with the remote atolls of the Madagascar coast. Explore the region on the Pulse map.
🏗️Infrastructure
Seychelles has good infrastructure for its size. Seychelles International Airport on Mahé handles international flights. The deep-water port at Victoria supports fishing, cargo, and cruise ships. Roads on Mahé and Praslin are generally good, though mountain roads can be winding. Telecommunications are modern with 4G mobile coverage on main islands. Renewable energy (solar, wind) is being expanded. Water supply is generally reliable on inhabited islands. For a geographic overview, explore the Pulse map.
🏥Healthcare
Seychelles provides free healthcare through the public system. The main facility is the Seychelles Hospital in Victoria, which provides general and specialist care. Private clinics offer additional services. Healthcare quality is adequate for routine needs but limited for complex procedures. Evacuation to Mauritius or Réunion may be necessary for serious conditions. The outer islands have minimal healthcare facilities. Consult the Ministry of Health Seychelles and the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource for current health advisories.
🚌Transportation
Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé is the main international gateway, with direct flights from major hubs in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Air Seychelles serves regional routes. The Cat Cocos ferry connects Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Charter boats and helicopters provide access to outer islands and private resorts. For a geographic view of the transport network, explore the Pulse map.