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Seychelles
Seychelles is a sovereign Indian Ocean archipelago northeast of Madagascar. Its inner and outer islands differ markedly in geology and relief.
Fast Facts
- Victoria, the capital, is on Mahé.
- Mahé, Praslin and La Digue belong to the granitic inner islands.
- The outer islands include low coralline groups such as Aldabra and Assumption.
Connected lessons
- SeychellesCountry profile
- Contrasting western Indian Ocean islandsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- MaldivesRelated places
- Assumption IslandRelated places
- MadagascarRelated places
- Assumption IslandIncludes
- MaldivesCompare with