Sey·chelles [ say shélz ]island country in the western Indian Ocean. It contains four main islands and many islets. It became an independent member of the British Commonwealth in 1976. Languages: Creole, English, French. Currency: Seychelles rupee. Capital: Victoria. Population: 87,476 (2009 estimate).
Area: 455 sq km (176 sq mi) Official name Republic of Seychelles
