Why is it in the news?
India and Seychelles explored cooperation in maritime trade and the blue economy.
Discussion held at Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable in Mumbai.
Category: International Relations
Important Points:
● Archipelagic island country in western Indian Ocean
● Located northeast of Madagascar and east of mainland Africa
● Nearby islands: Comoros, Mauritius (south); Maldives (east)
● Consists of 115 islands (8 permanently inhabited)
● Capital: Victoria
● Climate: Tropical oceanic with little temperature variation
● Two main groups: mountainous granitic Mahé group and coralline islands
● Situated on submarine Mascarene Plateau
● Highest point: Morne Seychellois