Seychelles

Embassies/consulates

embassies/consulates
 

There are only six embassies/High Commisions and another dozen or so consulates. The Chinese embassy is an attraction itself while the multilevel, colonial-era Victoria House on the corner of Francis Rachel & State House Streets is home to several of these consulates.

embassies/consulates
Belgium
Victoria House, Victoria
224434
embassies/consulates
France
Victoria House, Victoria
382500
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Mauritius
Anse aux Pins
376441
embassies/consulates
Netherlands
Glacis
261200
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Norway
Victoria House, Victoria
225366
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Sweden
New Port, victoria
224710
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Switzerland
Victoria
371050
embassies/consulates
United Kingdom
Oliaji Trade Centre, Victoria
225225
embassies/consulates
United States
Victoria House, Victoria
225189

Chikungunya virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes, and causes flu-like symptoms. It is increasing in concern and although it is rare to die from it, the joint pain it causes can last for months. Insect repellent can help deter mosquitoes but not much else can be done as a precaution. The disease is native to East Africa and occasionally is introduced and quickly eradicated.

Tap water is safe to drink in most areas of the Seychelles, but water quality is variable in undeveloped areas. It is recommended to drink bottled water only and to avoid bodies of fresh water like lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.

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Languages spoken in the Seychelles are Seychellois Creole, English and French. With the smallest ability in French you'll be able to get around just fine, and a little effort, even a couple of basic polite words, will go a long way to get a smile from the very friendly and helpful locals.

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The environment is a treasured aspect of Seychelles and there are more than 1,000 recorded species of fish around the islands and Aldabra, just one of the islands, is home to the largest population of giant tortoises in the world.