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Capital: Victoria
Airports: Mahe (SEZ) is the main airport for international travel. There are also airports on the islands of Pralin and La Digue. There are also air charter services to several of the smaller islands.
Currency: The Seychelles rupee (Sre$) is the basic monetary unit. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: English and French are the official languages. Creole is also in common usage.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding the Seychelles.
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about the Seychelles.
Two sites in the Seychelles have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Recommended Reading: Lonely Planet - Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles