Seychelles , officially the Republic of Seychelles (French: République des Seychelles; Creole: Repiblik Sesel), is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar.
Other nearby island countries and territories include Zanzibar to the west, Mauritius and Réunion to the south, Comoros and Mayotte to the southwest.
The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African state.The Seychelles is situated south of the equator giving it the tropical monsoon climate. .
There are two seasons which is dry and wet seasons. The average temperature in the Seychelles is consistent through out the year and stays between 25 and 30 •C.
Culture.
Seychellois society is essentially matriarchal. Mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most current expenditures and looking after the interests of the children. Unwed mothers are the societal norm, and the law requires fathers to support their children. Men are important for their earning ability, but their domestic role is relatively peripheral. Older women can usually count on financial support from family members living at home or contributions from the earnings of grown children.
The district clock tower in the centre of Victoria, capital of Seychelles.
The music of Seychelles is diverse. The folk music of the islands incorporates multiple influences in a syncretic fashion, including European contredanse, polka and mazurka, French folk and pop, sega from Mauritius and Réunion, taarab, soukous and other pan-African genres, and Polynesian, Indian and Arcadian music.[citation needed] A complex form of percussion music called contombley is popular, as is Moutya, a fusion of native folk rhythms with Kenyan benga developed by Ton Pa.
Traditionally, despite a greater connection with Great Britain (e.g., in education, which follows the International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) and “A” (advanced) Level curriculum and has a branch of The University of Manchester as one of its highest educational institutions, and on many aspects of the law) a British Sunday Telegraph’ travel journalist and many other notable foreign observers have stated that “the culture remains emphatically French” and about 70% of the population have a family name of French origin, compared with only about 20% family names of English origin.The two are often mixed, such that inhabitants receive an English first name and a French family name or vice-versa (e.g., Jean-Pierre Kingsmith). Most people are of mixed origins, often of white Europeans with black Africans where the whites are mainly French and the blacks are mainly East Africans.
The Seychelles is a group of about 115 islands which lie 1600 km off the coast of East Africa.Mahe measuring 28 km long by 8 km wide, is the largest island in Seychelles. Mahe is tranportation hub for island-hop and day excursion to neighbouring islands and all other islands within Seychelles.
Praslin Praslin lies 44 km to the North East of Mahe. The island features exquisite beaches such as Anse Boudin, Anse Georgette, Anse Lazio, Anse La Farine, Anse Possession, Anse Matelot, Grand Anse, Anse Volbert, Anse Kerlan.
La Digue La Digue is the fourth largest island in Seychelles. The La Digue Island is home to the rare Seychelles black paradise flycatcher. The island features legendary beaches such as Anse Source d’Argent.
Aride island Aride Island is most unspoilled of all island in Seychelles and is located 10 km North of Praslin. Aride Island is also home to rare species of flora including Wright Gardenia. Water surrounding Aride Island are rich in fish life such Dolphins and Hawksbill
Bird Island Bird Island is situated 28 miles from Denis Island. Bird Island Lodge is situated 30 minute flight from Mahe, Bird Island is Seychelles most northly island, surrounded by sparkling white beaches and crystal blue waters.
Cerf Island Cerf Island is situated within the Ste. Anne Marine National Park, Cerf is Mahe closest neighbour and offers excellent swimming and snorkelling as well as several great beaches.
Cousin Island Cousin Island lies South West of Praslin. It is home to Seychelles rarest bird, such as The Seychelles Bush Warbler and The Seychelles Magpie Robin.
Curieuse Island Curieuse Island is located North West of Praslin. The Island boasts an endemic vine, eight different species of mangroves. Curieuse is home to the exciting giant land tortoise as well as the Coco de mer which grows naturally on the Curieuse Island.
Denis Island Denis Island lies 85 km North of Victoria, Mahe and 28 miles from Bird Island. Denis Island offers facilities such as Diving, WindSurfing, Canoeing on its beaches. Denis is home to varied vegetation such tress as Casuarina, Badamier, Takamaka.
Felicite Island Felicite Island is located 4 km from La Digue and in close proxity to other La Digue satellites such as Sister Islands, Marianne and Ile Cocos. Felicite beautiful beaches at La Penice offers swimming and snorkeling facilities.
Fregate Island Fregate Island is located 55 km from Mahe. The island features a luxurious lodge offering comfort and amenities. Anse Victorin is located on Fregate Island. Access to this beach is most convenient to guests staying at Fregate Island Private resort.
Moyenne Island Moyenne Island is located 6 km East of Mahe and is also located within The Ste. Anne Marine National Park. Moyenne Island is situated in close proximity to Ruond Island, Long Island and Ste. Ane. The island offers snorkelling and trekking facilites.
Silhouette Island Silhouette Island is Seychelles third largest island and is located 30 km off Mahe western coast and in close proximity to North Island. Anse La Passe beach and Anse Lascars is located on Silhouette Island.
Ste. Anne Island Ste. Anne Island the largest island of Ste. Anne Marine National Park, is located 4 km East Coast of Mahe and is close proximity to Cerf Island, Round Island and Moyenne Island. Ste. Anne is home to Seychelles newest 6 star resort, Sainte Anne Resort.