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Neighboring Countries of Seychelles
Seychelles has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Geography of Seychelles
Location
Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar
Area
455 km² — 2.5 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Mahe Group is volcanic with a narrow coastal strip and rocky, hilly interior; others are relatively flat coral atolls, or elevated reefs; sits atop the submarine Mascarene Plateau
Climate
Tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Morne Seychellois 905 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Fish, coconuts (copra), cinnamon trees
Natural hazards
Lies outside the cyclone belt, so severe storms are rare; occasional short droughts
Good to know
The smallest African country in terms of both area and population; the constitution of the Republic of Seychelles lists 155 islands, including 42 granitic and 113 coralline; the largest island by far is Mahe, which is home to about 90% of the population and is the site of the capital city of Victoria
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- Visa-free countries for Seychelles passport holders
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).