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  The Islands of the Seychelles   top quiz  
Collection Quiz
 13 Qns
Uninhabited until the 18th century, the 115 islands of the Seychelles have been mainly named by the first European settlers from France. Can you sort the Seychellois islands from the rest? And don't worry - I'm not asking for all 115.
Very Easy, 13 Qns, Snowman, Feb 19 24
Recommended for grades: 11,12
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Feb 19 24
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  Seychelles, Seychelles, By the Seyshore   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Seychelles is a beautiful island nation off the east coast of Africa. How much do you know about Seychelles?
Average, 10 Qns, salami_swami, Mar 03 18
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  Seychelles   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Republic of Seychelles is a small nation consisting of many archipelago islands. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, AW3404, Oct 22 11
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Seychelles Trivia Questions
1. Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, lies on which island?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: Mahe

Mahe is the largest island in Seychelles. Praslin, Silhouette and La Digue are the second, third and fourth largest islands. There are 41 granitic islands all together.

2. The Coat of Arms of Seychelles has an animal on it. This animal has the largest population on Seychelles. Which of the below animals appears on the Coat of Arms?

From Quiz Seychelles, Seychelles, By the Seyshore

Answer: Tortoise

The tortoise is on the Coat of Arms because the creature commonly lives on the coasts of the island nation. Incidentally, it is the hawksbill turtle that has the largest population on Seychelles. In fact, the largest population of hawksbill turtles in the world is in the nation of Seychelles.

3. How many colours does the Republic of Seychelles' flag have?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: 5 & five

The five colours are blue, yellow, red, white and green. Blue represents the sea and sky; yellow represents the sun; red represents unity of people; white represents harmony and justice; and green represents the land. The colours all touch the bottom left-hand corner and extend to the edges, symbolising growth.

4. Seychelles uses the same currency as India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. What type of currency is it?

From Quiz Seychelles, Seychelles, By the Seyshore

Answer: Rupee

Seychelles uses the Seychellois rupee. The Seychellois rupee was adopted in 1914 for use in the island nation. Before that the Mauritian rupee had been used. It was not until 1939, however, that coins were produced specifically for Seychelles. The Seychellois rupee is divided into 100 cents.

5. What is Seychelles' motto?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: The End Crowns the Work

'The End Crowns the Work' is the motto of the Republic of Seychelles. In Latin, it is 'Finis Coronat Opus'. Other choices: 'Fatherland, Liberty, Progress' is the motto for the Republic of Madagascar. 'Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' is the motto for the Republic of Mauritius. 'Unity, Solidarity, Development' is the motto for the Union of the Comoros.

6. In which year did the Republic of Seychelles gain its independence?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: 1976

Seychelles was first sighted in 1502. In 1609, the crew of the English East Indiaman 'Ascension' landed, which made it the first recorded landing on the shores of the Republic of Seychelles. On the 29th of June 1976, the Republic of Seychelles was declared independent from the rule of the United Kingdom.

7. Who was the first president of Seychelles?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: James Mancham

James Mancham was the first president of Seychelles, from independence in 1976 to 1977. In June 1977, France-Albert René, the longest serving president of Seychelles, took over. He was president until 2004, when James Michel became president. Joseph Belmont was a vice president, serving under the presidency of James Michel.

8. Asking for the highest point of a country seems to be a common question, so I will go against the grain and ask for the lowest point. What would the lowest point of the Seychelles be?

From Quiz Seychelles, Seychelles, By the Seyshore

Answer: Indian Ocean

The lowest point of the Seychelles is right at sea level, since it is, after all, an island. The Seychelles lies in the Indian Ocean, so it stands to reason that the lowest point is the Indian Ocean. For those who would like to know; Morne Seychellois is the highest point in Seychelles. It is found in Morne Seychellois National Park on the island of Mahe. It is only 2,969 feet (905 m) high.

9. What is the most dominant religion in Seychelles?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholics make up about 90% of the population in Seychelles, while Anglicans make up about 7%. Islam and other religions have been introduced and remain fast-growing.

10. The Seychelles has a very nice climate, where temperatures range from 75 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. However, one thing makes this wonderful weather a little less bearable. What is it?

From Quiz Seychelles, Seychelles, By the Seyshore

Answer: Very humid

The Seychelles has a very nice climate year round, but it is very humid. They don't get much wind, as they are out of the cyclone belt. Since it stays warm throughout the entire year, there are no snow storms, and the average rainfall is from 114-141 inches. Though the weather is nice throughout the entire year, the months of May to November are the most pleasant because of the light southern trade winds that hit the area.

11. What type of currency is used in the Republic of Seychelles?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: Rupee

The Seychellois Rupee is the official currency of Seychelles. It was first used in 1914 in the form of paper money. Coins came into circulation in 1939.

12. What island in Seychelles, named for a Frenchman, is renowned for its beaches and unique bird populations?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: Praslin

Praslin is the second largest island in Seychelles with an area of 38km². Praslin attracts many visitors every year, who are drawn to its beautiful beaches. Tourists may even catch sight of unusual bird species, such as the native Seychelles Bulbul. The island was named for the César Gabriel de Choiseul (the Duke of Praslin).

13. What is one of the main exports of Seychelles?

From Quiz Seychelles

Answer: fish

Cinnamon bark and copra are also main exports of Seychelles. Petroleum products are re-exports since they are imported and then exported.

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