Seychelles
4 35 S, 55 40 E
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m
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lies outside the cyclone belt, so severe storms are rare; short droughts possible
fish, copra, cinnamon trees
arable land: 2.17%
permanent crops: 13.04%
other: 84.79% (2005)
water supply depends on catchments to collect rainwater
The islands lie outside the cyclone belt but receive monsoon rains from November to April with the northwest trade winds. This hot and humid season gives way to a period of cooler weather, though the temperature rarely falls below 23°C, and rougher seas when the trade winds blow from the southeast (May to October).
Required clothing
Tropical lightweights, with rainwear advisable during the rainy season. Sun hats and sunglasses essential all year round.
time difference: UTC+4
