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Flag of Seychelles

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Quick Facts

Capital
Victoria
Flag adopted
1996
Population
122,729
Area
452 km²
Languages
Seychellois Creole, English, French
Currency
Seychellois rupee (₨) — SCR
Demonym
Seychellois
Government
presidential republic
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Driving side
Left
Timezones
UTC+04:00
Independence
1976

Religions

  • Roman Catholic 76.2%
  • Protestant 12.9%
  • Unspecified 4.8%
  • Hindu 2.4%
  • Muslim 1.6%
  • Other 1.1%
  • None 0.9%

About This Flag

The flag of Seychelles features five oblique bands of color radiating from the lower-left corner: blue, yellow, red, white, and green. Adopted on June 18, 1996, it is the country's third flag since independence in 1976 and was designed to represent a young, dynamic nation looking toward the future.

Blue stands for the sky and sea that surround the islands, yellow for the sun, red for the people and their determination, white for social justice and harmony, and green for the lush vegetation. The fanning design symbolizes a nation moving into the future.

What the colors & design mean

Blue represents the sky and surrounding Indian Ocean; yellow symbolizes the life-giving sun; red stands for the people's determination and unity; white represents social justice and harmony; green reflects the islands' rich natural environment.

blue yellow red white green

Pattern: Diagonal Design

Fun Facts

  • Seychelles is home to the coco de mer palm, which produces the world's largest seed — weighing up to 25 kilograms.
  • Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts the world's largest population of giant tortoises, numbering over 100,000.
  • With a population of roughly 100,000, Seychelles is the least populous sovereign nation in Africa.
  • The country's waters contain some of the richest marine biodiversity in the Indian Ocean, with over 1,000 species of fish.

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