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Overview
The archipelago of the Seychelles lies in the Indian Ocean
and consists of 115 coral islands. The beaches are among
the most beautiful in the world. There are more shades of blue and green
in the Seychelles than one can imagine. The water is crystal clear, the
people are friendly and nature is at its best. And the local seafood is
just beyond "aroi". The Seychelles are as
close to paradise as you can get on this planet. And they are not as far
away from Bangkok as you might think.
A bit of History
A fairly lengthy struggle between
France and the United Kingdom for the islands ended in 1814, when the UK
won them. Independence won't be reached until 1976. Socialist rule was
brought to an end with a brand new constitution and free elections in 1993.
President France-Albert Rene, who had served since 1977, remained in
office until 2004. Vice President James Michel took over
the presidency and is still serving today. This gives you an idea that
things don't change very quickly in the Seychelles.
How to Get There
The Seychelles are quite
remote so a journey to these islands will take quite some time. The
cheapest option is usually with
Qatar Airways, although you may need to
spend a night in Doha. Kenya Airways offers better connections via
Nairobi but is usually more expensive. Air Seychelles flies into
Singapore so
that's an options too.
The Highlights
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Relax at some of
the world's most beautiful beaches. |
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Explore some of the
more remote islands for great snorkeling and diving. |
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Admire the
wonderfully wild forest of the Vallee de Mai on Praslin Island. |
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Visit La Digue
Island with its laid-back ambience and friendly
people. |
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Take a trip to Aldabra, one
of the world's largest coral atolls. |
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
Seychelles |
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Capital City |
Victoria |
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Major Gateways |
Mahe (SEZ) |
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Population |
80,000 |
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Languages |
English, French, Creole |
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Main Religions |
Catholic, Anglican |
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Currency
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Seychellois Rupee (SCR) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
-3h |
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Calling Code |
+248 |
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Best Time to Visit |
September - May |
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
Visa on arrival |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
10-12h (via Dubai or Doha) |
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More info |
www.seychelles.travel
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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