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The Seychelles is an island nation located northeast of Madagascar off the east coast of continental Africa.
It is the smallest nation in Africa in both land area and population.
It is an archipelago of 155 islands located in the western Indian Ocean. Mahe, the largest and most diverse island in the archipelago.
The islands of Seychelles are situated on the Mascarene Plateau, an extensive submarine plateau in the Indian Ocean.
UNESCO World Heritage sites: Aldabra Islands and Vallée de Mai National Park.
Highest Point: The highest point in Seychelles is Morne Seychellois.
Capital: Victoria
MADAGASCAR
France invaded Madagascar island in 1883. France officially declared Madagascar a French colony in 1896.
After World War II, in 1947, locals fought for their independence from France in what became known as the Malagasy Uprising.
In 1960, Madagascar finally became an independent nation.
Capital: Antananarivo
Languages: Malagasy, French.
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