Fast Facts
Fast Facts about the Seychelles
Geographic coordinates: 4 35 S, 55 40 E
Area: 455 sq km (176 sq miles)
Highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m
Population: 94,178
Ethnic groups: mixed African, European, Indian, Chinese, and Arab
Languages: English, French and Creole
Major Religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 78 years (women)
Government type: Presidential Republic
Currency: Seychelles Rupee
Time zone: UTC+4
National holidays: Constitution Day, 18 June (1993); Independence Day (National Day), 29 June (1976)
Telephone international country code: 248
