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Seychelles, Seychelles Political Geography

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Seychelles[sAshelz´] Pronunciation Key, officially Republic of Seychelles, republic (1995 est. pop. 73,000), c.110 sq mi (285 sq km), comprising approximately 100 islands in the Indian Ocean, c.600 mi (970 km) N of Madagascar and c.1,000 mi (1,600 km) E of Mombasa, Kenya. The capital and only urban center and port is Victoria, located on the largest island, MahE (c.55 sq mi/140 sq km), where about 90% of the population lives.

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