There are 26 districts that make up the island nation of the Republic of Seychelles, a former British colony. Anse Etoile, English River, and Anse Boileau are the three most significant districts. The nation is an archipelago northeast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The land area of the nation is 459 square kilometers. Flat coral reefs and volcanic mountains characterize its topography. It has a tropical marine climate, with the southeast monsoon bringing colder temperatures and the northwest monsoon bringing warmer temperatures. There are more than 98,462 million people living there. With more than 26,000 residents, Victoria serves as both the nation's capital and most populated city. Anse Boileau, Bel Ombre, and Beau Vallon are some other significant cities. Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), which handles over 750,000 passengers annually, is the biggest airport in the nation. The airport offers connections to international locations. Seychellois culture is still shaped by its colonial past today. Christianity is the predominant religion in the archipelago. English, French, and Seychellois Creole are the three official languages. The French civil law, English common law, and customary law serve as the foundation for the country's legal system.The system of government is a republic with a president. The elected president Wavel Ramkalawan is the head of state and government at the moment. The Seychellois Rupee (SCR), which is the official currency, is currently worth 12.79 US dollars. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $2.9 billion. As a result, it has the third-smallest economy among African nations. The per capita income of its people is $30,486. Sectors related to services and industries account for the majority of GDP. Over 25% of the workforce is employed in the tourism industry, which contributes significantly to the GDP.Nonetheless, the government makes an effort to increase its diversification by funding renewable energy, information technology, and offshore financial services. The Seychelles is a very well-liked travel location. There are many different types of natural tourism attractions throughout the nation. Nature and its expansive beaches are its main draws. Throughout the county are two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Major locations include the capital Victoria, Baie Lazare, the Morne Seychellois National Park, Curieuse Island, La Digue Island, Anse Lazio, and Beau Vallon Beach. Annually, nearly 384,000 people from all around the world visit the Seychelles.
