Seychelles Capital

The capital city of Seychelles is Victoria, located on the northeastern side of Mahe island which is the largest island in the country. The area of Victoria was originally settled in 1778 by French colonists but it was not until 1814 that the city was named Victoria. This renaming was due to the United Kingdom taking control of the islands after the Treaty of Paris was signed.

The population of Victoria was last measured in 2010 and was found to be 26,450 citizens. Approximately one-third of the population of the country resides in Victoria and the city has remained the nation's major commercial hub for over 200 years. The majority of the population speak Seychellois Creole as well as either French or English. Victoria's main industries are coconut and coconut oil, fish, guano, and vanilla as well as a major tuna fishing and canning industry.

Aside from the amazing hiking opportunities, mountains, and lookouts to explore, Victoria is home to an interesting array of sites. The Victoria Market provides tourists with an excellent shopping experience downtown and The Natural History Museum gives visitors a taste of local culture. The Bicentennial Monument and Clock Tower are two unique pieces of architecture in the city, but there are plenty more. If a relaxing environment is sought, seek out one of the dozens of beaches near the city.

The climate of Victoria is considered a tropical rainforest environment with consistently high temperatures. The city does not have a true dry season and although temperatures are high, so is precipitation. The wettest month of the year is January, averaging 401.3 millimetres (15.79 inches) of rain and the country sees 2,349 millimetres (92.5 inches) of rainfall per year. Although Victoria is rainy, the sky is usually clear and cloud rarely covers the entire city.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Victoria
Languages	Seychellois Creole (official) 89.1%, English (official) 5.1%, French (official) 0.7%, other 3.8%, unspecified 1.4% (2010 est.)
Ethnic Groups	Mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab
Religion	Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 10.6% (Anglican 6.1%, Pentecostal Assembly 1.5%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1.2%, other Protestant 1.6), other Christian 2.4%, Hindu 2.4%, Muslim 1.6%, other non-Christian 1.1%, unspecified 4.8%, none 0.9% (2010 est.)
Government	Presidential republic
Independance	29 June 1976 (from the UK)
Area	455.00 km²
Land Area	455.00 km²
Population	93,186.00
Location	archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar
GDP(PPP)	$2,608,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$28,000.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are France, the United Kingdom, and Mauritius.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are canned tuna, frozen fish, and petroleum products.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Singapore.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, and petroleum products.
Climate	Tropical; hot, humid; summer rainy season (May to December); winter dry season (December to April)
Terrain	Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs
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