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Seychelles: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Seychelles: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Victoria
- Population
- 122,730
- Area
- 452 km²
- Currency
- Seychellois Rupee (₨)
#181 by population · #183 by area · #174 economy in the world · #35 by population density
Population and society
Population of sc, 1960–2025. From 41,700 in 1960 to 122,730 in 2025.
- Population density
- 266 per km² (rank 35 of 194)
- Urban population
- 45.5% (2025)
- Under 15
- 19.8% (2025)
- Over 65
- 8.7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.85 (2024)
- Internet users
- 87.8% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $2.4B (rank 174 of 194)
- Inflation
- 0.3% (2025)
- Forests
- 58.5% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 7.2 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Koste Seselwa
- Official name
- Repiblik Sesel · Republic of Seychelles · République des Seychelles
- Motto
- Finis Coronat Opus (Latin)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- Seselwa Creole French, English, and French
- Calling code
- +248
- Internet domain
- .sc
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Demonym
- Seychellois
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Morne Seychellois (905 m)
- Largest city
- Victoria, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1976)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $19,449 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 76.3 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.848 (rank 54 of 193)
Districts in figures
| Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Anse Aux Pins | 4,236 (2019) | 2.2 |
| Anse Boileau | 4,093 (2019) | 12 |
| Anse Etoile | — | — |
| Anse Royale | — | — |
| Au Cap | — | — |
| Baie Lazare | — | — |
| Baie Sainte Anne | — | 25 |
| Beau Vallon | — | — |
| Bel Air | — | 14 |
| Belombre (Bel Ombre) | — | — |
| Cascade | — | — |
| English River (La Rivière Anglaise) | — | 1.7 |
| Glacis | — | — |
| Grand Anse Mahe | — | — |
| Grand Anse Praslin | — | 14 |
| La Digue | — | 42 |
| Les Mamelles | — | 1.8 |
| Mont Buxton | — | 1.2 |
| Mont Fleuri | — | 6.1 |
| Plaisance | — | 3.4 |
| Pointe Larue (Pointe La Rue) | — | 3.9 |
| Port Glaud | — | 27 |
| Roche Caiman | — | 1.2 |
| Saint Louis | — | 1.1 |
| Takamaka | — | 14 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Seychelles · 1903–1961
Seychelles · 1961–1976
Seychelles · 1976–1977
Seychelles · 1977–1996- Seychelles · 1996–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Seychelles?
Victoria
How many people live in the Seychelles?
122,730 inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in the Seychelles?
Seychellois Rupee
What are the official languages of the Seychelles?
Seselwa Creole French, English, and French
What is the calling code of the Seychelles?
+248
Which countries border the Seychelles?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of the Seychelles?
Morne Seychellois (905 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.