Located in the continent of Africa, Seychelles covers 459 square kilometres of land. It is the 15th smallest country. In fact, it is the smallest country in Africa.
Seychelles became an independent state in 1976, after gaining its sovereignty from the UK. The population of Seychelles is 94,228.
Seychelles’s economy depends heavily on the fishing industry and tourism. Seychelles is very popular because of its scenic beauty, and enchanting climate. The island country, whose capital is Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres east of mainland East Africa.
Seychelles is a member of the African Union, the Southern African Development Community, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Nations. It got independence in 1976.
The currency of Seychelles is the Seychellois Rupee (SCR). As well, the people of Seychelles are referred to as Seychellois.