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Republic of Seychelles
Timeline: 1983: Doomsday

OTL equivalent: Seychelles
Flag Coat of Arms
Flag Coat of Arms
Location of Republic of Seychelles
Location of Republic of Seychelles
Motto
Finis Coronat Opus (Latin)
("The End Crowns the Work")
Anthem "Koste Seselwa"
Capital
(and largest city)
Victoria
Language Seychellois Creole, English and French
Demonym Seychellois, Seychelloise
Government Republic
President James Michel
Area 451 km²
Population 64,000 
Independence from United Kingdom
  declared 29 June 1976
Currency Seychellois rupee

The Seychelles (pronounced /seɪˈʃɛl/ say-SHEL or /seɪˈʃɛlz/ say-SHELZ; French: [seʃɛl]), officially the Republic of Seychelles (French: République des Seychelles; Creole: Repiblik Sesel), is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some 1500 km (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.

International Relations[]

The Seychelles are closely tied to the RTFA and are considered a de facto member of the nation. The Seychelloise also maintain good relations with nearby Madagascar and Zanzibar. It is currently an observer in the League of Nations.

Sports[]

The Seychelles are a member of FIFA.

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