Seychelles 🇸🇨 is a fascinating country located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Republic of Seychelles, it is home to roughly 121,354 people and covers an area of about 452 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Seychelles — its capital Victoria, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Seychelles on the map
Geographically, Seychelles belongs to Eastern Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 452 km², which makes it the 203rd largest country or territory on Earth.
Seychelles has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Victoria, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how seychellois life really works.
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Population and languages of Seychelles
Around 121,354 people live in Seychelles, making it the 194th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Seychelles is called a Seychellois.
Seychelles is multilingual: the languages spoken include English, French and Seychellois Creole. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Seychelles — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Seychelles
The official currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR, symbol ₨). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Seychelles is +248. Websites from the country typically use the .sc internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Seychelles are its flag, its capital Victoria, and its approximate population of 121,354.
Fun facts about Seychelles
- Seychelles's flag emoji is 🇸🇨 — its two-letter country code is SC and its three-letter code is SYC.
- Seychelles covers 452 km², ranking 203rd in the world by area.
- With about 121,354 people, Seychelles holds the 194th spot in the world population ranking.
- Seychelles is a member state of the United Nations.
- Seychelles is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Seychelles — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Seychelles?
- The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
- What is the population of Seychelles?
- Seychelles has a population of approximately 121,354 people, ranking 194th in the world.
- Where is Seychelles located?
- Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Seychelles?
- The languages spoken in Seychelles include English, French and Seychellois Creole.
- What currency is used in Seychelles?
- Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR).
