Info on Seychelles?

Question

There were no questions in this area, thought i will ask one :) Is there anyone frome the Seychelles? Any mosques a nd muslims there? Weather, money, places to go etc?

Answer 1

Background:

A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term.
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Location:

archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar
Geographic coordinates:

4 35 S, 55 40 E
Map references:

Africa
Area:

total: 455 sq km
land: 455 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC

Ethnic groups:

mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab

Climate:

tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May)

Attractions in Seychelles:

In addition to the world famous beaches of Seychelles, there are a host of special attractions in Seychelles for the visitors. These include the legendry Vallee de Mai in Praslin. L'Union Estate in La Digue Island is home to the one of the most pristline beaches in Seychelles.

Aride Island, is one of the world's most important Nature Reserve. Aride Island is home to breeding seabirds of ten species endemic birds such as Magpie Robins, Fodies, Brush Warblers. Ile Coco Marine National Park is set around 3 small islet in shallow turquoise sea by large expanses of coral reefs. The combination of red and green, colour the hillside of Curieuse Island and gives it its unique characteristics. The hills are peppered with Coco de mer trees, of the eternal symbols of the Seychelles.

Most visitors vist The Curieuse Marine National Park by chartered boad from Praslin. Standing at a height of 740 m Silhoutte Marine National Park is the only "paper park" left in Seychelles. Set in turquoise sea Anne Marine National Park has one of the largest areas of sea grass meadows in the granitic islands.

Answer 2

I use to work for a travel wholesaler and one of the destinations was Seychelles. It is located off the east coast of Africa and is fairly expensive. The capital is Mahe and it has a mixture of European, African and Asian residents.