Capital of Seychelles: Victoria
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria. Seychelles sits in Africa, has a population of 107,118, and uses the SCR. Official languages include English, French, Seychellois Creole.
Quick facts
- Capital: Victoria
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~107,118
- Area: 455 km²
- Population density: 235 people per km²
- Official languages: English, French, Seychellois Creole
- Currency: SCR
- ISO code: SC
How big is Seychelles?
By population, Seychelles ranks 183rd in the world, holding roughly well under a hundredth of a percent of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 183rd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Seychelles has 235 people per square kilometre, which is about 4.0 times the world average of 59.4. Its population and area ranks line up exactly, which is uncommon.
Within Africa, Seychelles is the 54th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Seychelles in population are Tonga (106,858) and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (103,948).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Palau (459 km²) and Andorra (468 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Seychelles uses the SCR, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Seychelles in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Seychelles belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Seychelles and a page on the flag of Seychelles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
What is the population of Seychelles?
About 107,118, making it the 183rd most populous country in the world.
How big is Seychelles?
455 square kilometres, ranking 183rd by land area, at a density of 235 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Seychelles use?
The SCR, which no other country uses.