wasandi - Seychelles is a small island republic with a population currently not more than 82 000 inhabitants, which is a combination of various ethnic groups of French descent, African, Indian, Chinese and Arabic. Its area also, as a whole is not greater than the area of Jakarta, only 455 square kilometers. Remote geographical location, deep in the Indian Ocean, about 1600 km from mainland Africa, precisely in the northeast island of Madagascar, making this country away from the bustle and hustle of the world business activities.
However, it is precisely this that the strength and Seychelles special attraction as one of world tourist destination which attracted many foreign tourists, especially from Europe. Seychelles offers the beauty and serenity of nature charming, beautiful stretch of beach and clean, blue sea complete with biodiversity, as well as a warm tropical climate all year round. This condition makes the Seychelles as a favorite tourist destination that is very fitting for those who crave quiet and pleasant vacations away from the routine work.
Although a small area with a relatively small population, but reputation of Seychelles as the island resorts and tourist areas worldwide. There are three major islands that became the center of tourism, the island of Mahe, Praslin and Pulai la Dique. The number of tourists who visit and vacation to the Seychelles every year no less than 160 thousand visitors who make tourism a pillar and mainstay of the national economy Seychelles. The tourism sector and supporting services are able to contribute up to more than 70 percent of revenue and state revenue.
Most of the population livelihoods from tourism and hospitality business. Beyond that, marine fisheries, especially tuna, is also quite developed that place the Seychelles as one of the major suppliers and exporters of fish tunia to international markets. While other economic activities, including industrial sectors, generally have not undergone many developments since the relative lack of available human resources and other supporting facilities.
The development of tourism sector in Seychelles has spurred the growth of the hospitality business and other support services. A number of investors and international hotel chains have long been in operation and open a business in Seychelles, including a number of resorts and villas which attracted many tourists. The development of the hospitality business is then opened vast opportunities for professional workers from various countries to work in the hospitality sector in Seychelles, including workers from Indonesia are now more numerous.
Sailing, diving, fishing, and relaxing are a number of choices of activities for visitors to the islands in the Indian Ocean comprising 155 islands. Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are some of the most popular island. Mahé has 65 sand beach with the silvery color and a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, and small casinos in the capital, Victoria. Seychelles save different historic sites listed in UNESCO as well as coral atoll Aldabra and Vallée de Mai, which is called the Garden of Eden. Creole is the main language in this region, but the English and French are also widely used.
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