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🇸🇨 Seychelles Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Seychelles is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 459 km² and has a coastline of 491 km. It is an island nation with no land borders.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
459 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
213/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
491 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+4
UTC offset
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Independence
1976
established
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Climate
Tropical, warm year-round
general type

Location and Position

Seychelles is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 491 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Seychelles covers a total area of 459 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 98K across this area, the population density is 213/km². The capital city is Victoria.

Climate

The climate of Seychelles is tropical, warm year-round. The best time to visit is generally April–May, October–November, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seychelles located?

Seychelles is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Victoria.

How large is Seychelles?

Seychelles has a total area of 459 km² with a population density of 213/km².

What countries border Seychelles?

Seychelles is an island nation and has no land borders.

What is the climate of Seychelles?

The climate of Seychelles is Tropical, warm year-round. The best time to visit is April–May, October–November.

What timezone is Seychelles in?

Seychelles observes UTC+4 timezone.

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