Seychelles
Seychelles has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1980. It is home to 2 World Heritage Sites. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Natural category.
Seychelles as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: April 9, 1980
Status: Acceptance
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Seychelles (2)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0
- Aldabra Atoll · Natural
- Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve · Natural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)
- Mission Ruins of Venn's Town · submitted: February 1, 2013
- Silhouette Island · submitted: February 1, 2013
Country Profile Seychelles
Official Name: Republic of Seychelles
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Eastern Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Victoria
Population (2024): 121,354
Land Area: 460 km²
Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR)