Seychelles Trivia Quiz

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.

Answer: 5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Answer: St Andrews

Mahe is the largest island in Seychelles at 155 km², while Praslin is second with a total area of 38km². St Anne is also an island in Seychelles, along with another 39 granitic islands.

St Andrews, however, is an island of the United Kingdom.

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.

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.

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).

Answer: fish

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