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Seychelles - Practical information

The country in numbers
Country's full name
Republic of Seychelles
Area in Km2
455
Population
85,033 population
Capital
Victoria
Religion
87% Christian; 2% Hinduism; 1% Islam; 10% Others
Government
Presidential republic
Language
Official language
Seychellois Creole, French, English
Languages spoken
None
Time
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
+4
Currency
Currency
Seychellois rupee
Dangers and annoyances
Dangers and annoyances
No criminality risk
Border Issues
None
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
Low
Credit cards
Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa
Tips
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Internet and telephony
Calling code
+248
Internet availability
Low
Electricity
V
240
Hz
50