Seychelles is a collection of 115 islands. The 41 "Inner Islands" constitute the oldest mid-oceanic granite islands on earth.
Island chain —
Seychelles is a collection of 115 islands. The 41 "Inner Islands" constitute the oldest mid-oceanic granite islands on earth.
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A sky view of Seychelles main island of Mahe. The island is home to the capital city of Victoria and houses nearly 90% of the country's population.
Stunning Seychelles —
A sky view of Seychelles main island of Mahe. The island is home to the capital city of Victoria and houses nearly 90% of the country's population.
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The Vallee de Mai forest, located in Praslin island, is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is home to the infamous Coco de Mer, a rare palm tree that is known to produce the biggest seed of any plant across the globe.
Natural wonder —
The Vallee de Mai forest, located in Praslin island, is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is home to the infamous Coco de Mer, a rare palm tree that is known to produce the biggest seed of any plant across the globe.
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The once state-owned Air Seychelles is now 40% owned by Etihad. The Abu Dhabi airline invested $20 million when Air Seychelles was struggling to stay afloat in the competitive industry.
Tourism infrastructure —
The once state-owned Air Seychelles is now 40% owned by Etihad. The Abu Dhabi airline invested $20 million when Air Seychelles was struggling to stay afloat in the competitive industry.
Colonel James Alix Michel has been president of Seychelles since 2004 and served as vice president from 1996-2004. He is pictured arriving at the White House for a group dinner during the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit in August, 2014.
Democratic nation —
Colonel James Alix Michel has been president of Seychelles since 2004 and served as vice president from 1996-2004. He is pictured arriving at the White House for a group dinner during the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit in August, 2014.
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The Seychelles Parliament building, pictured, is located in the capital city of Victoria on the island of Maye.
Democratic nation —
The Seychelles Parliament building, pictured, is located in the capital city of Victoria on the island of Maye.
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