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Seychelles: Islands
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The coralline Seychelles are, in contrast, low-lying, rising only a few feet above the surface of the sea. Many have the typical Indian Ocean lagoon. Soils tend to be thin with poor moisture retention. These island are suited only to coconut palm and a few other species.
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If the Indian Ocean is indeed the deep blue ruler of the world's most beautiful islands then the Seychelles (... known as the Republique des Seychelles) are the brightest and most expensive emeralds in its crown. Hidden discreetly from the modern world, the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles lie strewn across the warm Indian Ocean in a scattered pattern of brilliant green and white.
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The Seychelles consist of an archipelago of about 100 islands in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar. The principal islands are Mahé (55 sq mi; 142 sq km), Praslin (15 sq mi; 38 sq km), and La Digue (4 sq mi; 10 sq km). The Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches groups are included in the territory of the republic.
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This island has the largest colonies of Noddy and Sooty terns of any granitic island in the Seychelles group. Roseate Terns and Red-Tailed tropic birds are the two most exciting birds here. Take your camera to photograph baby tropic-birds in their nests and the rare Wright?s Gardenia, found nowhere else on earth.
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The main island houses the international airport, and is ... the economic and political centre of the Seychelles - 90% of the population of 81,000 Seychellois live there. The capital town of Victoria, one of the smallest capitals in the world, boasts Creole restaurants, crafts shops, art galleries, museums and a colourful market. You will find eccentric houses with crumbling walls, draped with ferns and lianas, which tell the story of man’s brief, but eventful history.
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The Seychelles number over 100 islands, some granite, others coral atolls including one of the world's largest atolls, Aldabra. This is now a world heritage site and permission to visit it must be obtained in Mahé. Having been uninhabited by man until 200 years ago, the islands are rich in unique wildlife, such as the giant land tortoise, many species of birds, strange plants such as the giant Coco de Mer, and untouched forests.
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