Seychelles, officially, the Republic of Seychelles, is one of the most attractive tropical islands in the world. It is an archipelago located 1600 kilometres east of the African coast in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 115 islands. The capital city is Victoria on the Mahe Island, which is the largest of all.
The most fascinating feature of the island includes the beaches. It also has to its credit six marine national parks and a wide variety of marine life. Specifically, the island is home to a large number of Aldabra tortoises, and the hawksbill sea turtles.
Cousin Island on the archipelago is the best place to see these turtles as the nesting population here is very high. Besides, Seychelles is considered to be the best destination for scuba divers.