Capital: Victoria .
Time: : GMT + 4.
Tel. Code: 00 248 .
Official Language: The official language is Seselwa; Creole, English and French are also spoken.
Currency: : Seychelles Rupee (SRe: singular; SRs: plural) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of SRs100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of SRs5 and 1, and 25, 10 and 5 cents. A number of gold and silver coins are also minted (with face values as high as SRs1500), but these are not in general circulation.
Electricity: : 240 volts AC, 50Hz. British three-pin plugs are in use.
Religion: : 92 per cent Roman Catholic with Anglican, Seventh Day Adventist, Muslim, Baha’i and other minorities.

Climate: : The islands lie outside the cyclone belt but receive monsoon rains from November to February with the northwest trade winds. This hot and humid season gives way to a period of cooler weather, though the temperature rarely falls below 23°C, and rougher seas when the trade winds blow from the southeast (May to September).
Required clothing: : Tropical lightweights, with rainwear advisable during the rainy season. Sun hats and sunglasses essential all year round.

Mahé Island (SEZ) (Seychelles International) is 10km (6 miles) southeast from Victoria (travel time – 20 minutes).

Departure tax: US$40 or equivalent, payable in foreign currency or by credit card (local currency is not accepted). Children under 12 years of age are exempt.