Seychelles
Republic of Seychelles
People: Seychellois
Seychelles is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 122,729. Its capital city is Victoria, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Seychelles has no land borders.
By the numbers, Seychelles is the 179th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 182nd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 272 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Seychelles — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Victoria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Population | 122,729 |
| Area | 452 km² |
| Currency | Seychellois rupee (SCR) ₨ |
| Official Languages | English, French, Seychellois Creole |
| Dialling Code | +248 |
| Internet TLD | .sc |
| Timezone | UTC+04:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | SC / SYC |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seychelles
What is the capital and currency of Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria and the currency is the Seychellois rupee (SCR), symbol ₨.
What is the capital of Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
What currency does Seychelles use?
Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee (SCR, symbol: ₨).
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages of Seychelles are English and French and Seychellois Creole.
What is the dialling code for Seychelles?
The international dialling code for Seychelles is +248.
What side of the road does Seychelles drive on?
Seychelles drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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