Flag of Seychelles

Flag of Seychelles

The flag of Seychelles has been adopted in 1996 and it consists of five rays expanding from the lower corner of the left part of the flag. The color sequence of the stripes is from left to right as follows: blue, yellow, red, white, and green. These colors are meant to symbolize a fresh and courageous approach of this young country towards the future. The blue color represents the sea and the sky and yellow stands for local sharp sun rays. Red symbolizes the people and their determination to work hard for the country's future. White traditionally represents harmony and social justice and green earth and the environment. The color spectrum also contains colors of every Seychelles political party.

Country information

Sovereign State Yes
Country codes SC, SYC (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Seychelles
Capital city Victoria
Continent Africa
Member of United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, African Union, Southern African Development Community
Population 97 625 (2019)
Total area 452 km2
Highest point Morne Seychellois on Mahé (905 m, 2 969 ft)
Lowest point Indian Ocean
GDP per capita $ 16 434 (World Bank, 2018)
Currency Seychellois rupee (₨, SCR)
Calling code +248
Internet TLD .sc

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