Seychelles | World Heritage Explorer

Seychelles became a State Party to the World Heritage Convention in 1980. It is home to two World Heritage Sites. Seychelles ranks 30th worldwide and 9th in Africa by number of 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

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Seychelles.

World Heritage Inscription Timeline

1982

Aldabra Atoll

1983

Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve

Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)

Mission Ruins of Venn's Town · submitted: February 1, 2013
Silhouette Island · submitted: February 1, 2013

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

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)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Seychelles

About States Parties

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