Internationally renowned for their exceptional beauty and
carefully preserved flora and fauna, the Seychelles archipelago lies
northeast of the island of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The
115 granitic and coralline islands of the archipelago are
scattered like emeralds over one million square kilometers
of warm crystal clear water in the Indian Ocean, 5 degrees
south of the equator and 1000 miles off the east coast of
Africa. Let your journey of personal discovery through the
world’s most beautiful islands begin…
The Seychelles islands boast one of the most pristine natural
environments on the planet and represents a unspoiled, timeless and
unique environment. The vast majority of these islands remain
untouched, flourishing in splendid isolation far from the stresses
and strains of a hectic world. Seychelles natural purity with an
authentic touch is the cornerstone of a philosophy that echoes the
needs of today’s discerning travellers for a tranquil yet vibrant
destination, unspoiled by commercialism, where they can feel secure
and rediscover their inner needs for simplicity, authenticity and
innocence. There are more shades of blue and green in the Seychelles
than it is possible to imagine!
Popular tours to the Seychelles Islands: (for more information, click on the links below)
The following
information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the
Seychellois authorities. However, these requirements are
subject to change at any time. It is the traveler's
responsibility to check with the High Commission for the Republic of
Seychelles for up-to-date information.
A
visa is not required for Canadians Citizens traveling to the
Seychelles.
HEALTH
Health
requirements can change at any time . The Public Health Agency
of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include
contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to
eight weeks before departure.Based on your individual
riskassessment, a health care professional can determine your
need for immunizations and/or preventive medication
and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are
reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)
immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles)
are up to date.
Travelers are required to carry
evidence of a yellow fever vaccination if they are arriving in
Seychelles from infected areas.
POPULATION
81,895
LOCATION
Africa,
Archipelago in the Indian Ocean,
northeast of Madagascar.
LANGUAGES
English 4.9%
(official), Creole 91.8%, other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2%
AREA
Total 455
square km
Land 455 square km
Water 0 square km
(2.5 times the size of Washington, DC)
COASTLINE
491 km
RELIGION
Roman catholic
82.35, Anglican 6.4%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.1%, other
Christian 3.4%, Hindu 2.1%, Muslim 1.1%, other non-Christian
1.5%, unspecified 1.5%, none 0.6%.
CLIMATE
Tropical
marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late
May to September);
warmer season during northwest
monsoon (March to May).
