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Quick facts
- Seychelles is home to the world's largest raised coral atoll, Aldabra Atoll, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and spans approximately 34 square kilometers.
- The island of Mahé, the largest in the Seychelles, features the highest peak in the Seychelles, Morne Seychellois, which rises to 905 meters above sea level.
- Seychelles is known for its unique wildlife, including the Aldabra giant tortoise, which can weigh up to 250 kilograms and is one of the largest tortoise species in the world.
- Anse Source d'Argent, located on La Digue Island, is often ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world, characterized by its pink granite boulders and powdery white sand.
- Seychelles has a population of around 98,000 people, making it one of the least populated countries in Africa, with a density of about 40 people per square kilometer.
Travel details
- Country
- Seychelles
- Wind (now)
- 13 km/h
- Coordinates
- -4.6796, 55.4920
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