Seychelles is an island nation and archipelago of 155 islands in the Indian Ocean, about 1,500 kilometers east of mainland Africa. With Victoria as its capital, Seychelles is the continent's smallest country by both area (455 square kilometers) and population, which stands near 100,000 as of 2022.

The country features a diverse blend of African, European, and Asian cultures, with Seychellois Creole, English, and French as official languages. Seychelles gained independence from Britain in 1976 and is a presidential republic. Its economy relies on tourism and fishing and boasts the highest per capita GDP in Africa and top Human Development Index rankings on the continent. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion.