Seychelles is an island country located in the Somalia Sea northeast of Madagascar and around 1,344 kilometers from Mogadishu.
This geographical isolation is full of Seychelles flora and fauna that can’t be found elsewhere on earth. Most visitors attract to the shining beaches and turquoise waters.
Let’s discover Seychelles through its Maps and Highlights.
The Map of Seychelles-
Location Seychelles is located in the Somalia Sea in Africa.
Geographical Area
- Total area is 452 square kilometers.
- The land area is 100% of the total area.
- The water area is 0% or negligible.
Coastline 491 kilometers.
Highest point Morne Seychelles (905 m)
Lowest point Indian Ocean
Capital City Victoria.
Highlights of Seychelles
- Anse Lazio, Praslin Anse Lazio (Chevalier Bay) is one of Seychelles' most beautiful beaches located on the north shore of Praslin Island. To access the beach you have to hike a hill, but it's interesting.
- Anse Intendance, Mah This is one of the best beaches of Mahe. This is a small crescent of sand frayed with palm trees, perfect for surfing, sunbathing and photography.
- Baie Lazare, Mah The village of Baie Lazare was named after 18th-century French explorer Lazare Picault. He was sent by the French government to explore the island.
- La Digue Island La Digue is a haven for nature enthusiasts and is known for its traditional island life. This is the fourth-largest island in the archipelago.
- Curieuse Island Day Trip Curieuse Island is home to a breeding program for giant tortoises, which roam freely around the sandy beaches.
- Morne Seychellois National Park Covering more than 20 percent of the area of Mah, it is the largest national park in Seychelles,
- Anne Marine National Park St. Anne Marine National Park became the first national park in the Indian Ocean in 1973. It bounds six islands, a 15- to 20-minute boat ride off the coast of Mah near Victoria.
- Beau Vallon Beach Beau Vallon Beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Seychelles. The beach offers watersports like jet skiing and water skiing and beautiful views of Silhouette Island.
- Victoria, Mah Victoria is the capital city of Seychelles located on Mahe Island and the only seaport in the country.
- Valle de Mai National Park, Praslin This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Praslin island, known to preserve a prehistoric forest that has been hosting several endemic species of flora and fauna for years.
- Silhouette Island This is the third-largest island in Seychelles, located near the north island. This mountainous island is famous for its rich biodiversity, 731 meters high Mount Dauban, and scenic beauty.
- Aldabra Atoll Aldabra Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest raised coral atoll. You can spot beautiful birds and animals on this island.
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