Country Facts

Seychelles is a 155-island country spanning an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It lies east of mainland Southeast Africa. Nearby island countries and territories include Zanzibar to the west and Comoros, Mayotte, Madagascar, Réunion and Mauritius to the south. Seychelles is famous for some of the best pristine beaches in the world, some framed by age-old granite boulders, others offering powder-soft sands, turquoise waters and sublime opportunities for swimming, snorkeling or pure relaxation. Go island hopping, stay at beautiful resorts; discover national reserves, marine parks, and breathtaking natural wonders above and beneath the waves. It’s another world entirely!