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Seychelles is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean whose islands lie between 480 and 1,600 kilometres (km) from the east coast of Africa. Despite this distance from the continent’s mainland, the nation is, politically, part of Africa. The Seychelles consists of 115 islands subdivided into so-called Inner Islands and the Outer Islands. The Seychelles is also divided into twenty-five separate administrative regions, all of which are located on the Inner Islands. The island of Mahé is the largest of the group and has a rocky landscape with a narrow coastal strip. The capital and largest city is Victoria, situated on Mahé Island. Other main islands include Praslin and La Digue. The Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches groups are included in the territory of the Republic. Seychelles has a total population of 95,731 people. Seychelles working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600. The official currency of Seychelles is the Seychellois rupee (Rs/SCR).
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Title: Seychelles
Description:
Seychelles is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean whose islands lie between 480 and 1,600 kilometres (km) from the east coast of Africa.
Despite this distance from the continent’s mainland, the nation is, politically, part of Africa.
The Seychelles consists of 115 islands subdivided into so-called Inner Islands and the Outer Islands.
The Seychelles is also divided into twenty-five separate administrative regions, all of which are located on the Inner Islands.
The island of Mahé is the largest of the group and has a rocky landscape with a narrow coastal strip.
The capital and largest city is Victoria, situated on Mahé Island.
Other main islands include Praslin and La Digue.
The Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches groups are included in the territory of the Republic.
Seychelles has a total population of 95,731 people.
Seychelles working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600.
The official currency of Seychelles is the Seychellois rupee (Rs/SCR).
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