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The flag of Seychelles is composed of five broadening oblique bands of blue, yellow, red, white and green, which extend from the hoist side of the bottom edge to the top and fly edges of the field.

Seychelles

Republic of Seychelles

Eastern AfricaSCSYC

Population

98.46K

Capital

Victoria

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Seychelles
Official Name
Republic of Seychelles
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
98.46K

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
SC
Alpha-3 Code
SYC
Olympic Code
690
Area
452 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+04:00

Languages

EnglishFrenchSeychellois Creole

Continents

Africa

Currencies

  • ₨ - Seychellois rupee (SCR)

International Associations

Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth)

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 55.45°, -4.62°

Seychelles is located in , specifically in the Eastern Africa region. It has no land borders with other countries.

About Seychelles

The capital city, Victoria, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The languages spoken include English, French, Seychellois Creole.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.