Seychelles Facts

Here are some interesting Seychelles Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

Seychelles Facts for Kids

• • Population: almost 100,000 people live on the Seychelles (2022)
  • Capital: Victoria with 26,000 inhabitants
  • Name: République de Seychelles (Republic of Seychelles)
  • Motto: ‘The End Crowns the Work’
  • Government: Parliamentary Republic, Democracy
  • Language: English, French, Seychellois Creole
  • Religion: mainly Roman Catholics
  • Currency: 1 Seychellois rupee = 100 cents
  • National Day: 18 June
  • National Symbols: Payanke, Tropical Bird Orchid (national flower), Coco-de-Mer Palm (national tree), Giant Tortoise (national animal), Black Parrot (national bird)
  • National Colours: red and blue
  • History: The islands were first spotted by Vasco da Gama on his explorations in the 15th century. Later the French and British settled on the island. The Seychelles became independent from Britain only in 1976.