SEYCHELLES

By : Annisa 6DST

Population The population of Seychelles is 81,895.

LocationSeychelles is an archipelago in the Indian

Ocean, north-east of Madagascar.

AreaThe island is 445 sq km.

How did the island get its name?

The Seychelles archipelago get its name from the French Minister of Finance called Vicomte Moreau des Seychelles.

Language and CurrencyIn Seychelles they speak English , French

and Creole. The Currency is Seychelles Rupee (SR).

ClimateThe weather in Seychelles is humid. Cooler

season during south-east monsoon (late May to September)

Warmer season during north-west monsoon (March to May).

Plants and Animals PlantsNational Flower :

Tropicbird Orchid

The Palm Spider

AnimalsNational Bird : Black Parrot

Giant Tortoise

Other FactsFlag: Seychelles flag has five colours

(green, white, red, yellow and blue) radiating out from bottom left.

Main islands: Mahe, Praslin, La Diguw and inner islands.

Capital: Victoria (on Mahe).