Description : The Physical Map of Seychelles showing major geographical features like elevations, mountain ranges, deserts,
Ocean, lakes, plateaus, peninsulas, rivers, plains, landforms and other topographic features.
Seychelles
Facts and
Country Information...
Seychelles
is an island nation that lies in the Indian Ocean and
there are about one hundred and fifteen islands here.
However, the constitution of this country lists the
number of islands to be one hundred and fifty-five. At
present education is offered for free up to secondary 5.
The economy of the country depends on tourism for its
growth and this sector employs about 1/3rd of the total
working force. Tuna fishing is also an important for the
economy of the country. At present, foreign investments
are being permitted for the purpose of building hotels
and other facilities in the country
Seychelles is also promoting small-scale manufacturing,
fishing and farming so that it will not have to depend
solely on tourism. In this country, mothers are
considered to be the head of the household and they look
after their families. Men, on the other hand, only focus
on earning money or their families. The beaches are
extremely popular and apart from the beaches, Seychelles
also has other attractions for is tourists. Many
tourists visit Aride Island when they are in this
country. Aride Island is basically a very significant
natural reserve in the world. There are different
species of seabirds in this natural reserve.