"Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles, is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The 115-island country, whose capital is Victoria, at east of mainland Southeast Africa. Other nearby island countries and territories include Comoros, Mayotte,Madagascar, Réunion, and Mauritius to the south. The warm Indian Ocean waters make Seychelles the perfect place for the water enthusiasts. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Beaches. Many of the beaches are untouched by man's influence and are refreshingly uncrowded. • Vallee de Mai is a national park and world heritage site, home to amazing flora and fauna, including the world's largest seed: the coco de mer. • Aldabra Atoll: The world's largest coral atoll that stretches about 22 miles east to west and encloses a huge tidal lagoon. • Hiking There are several maintained hiking routes on the main island of Mahe and a few on Praslin. "