Title: Interesting facts about Seychelles by Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa
1Interesting facts about Seychelles Savy
Seychelles Resort Spa
If you plan vacations in Seychelles, youll be
amazed by this place as there are a lot of
interesting facts about the archipelago
2The Oldest Living Terrestrial Animal Is From
Seychelles
A Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan is the
oldest known living terrestrial animal in the
world.
3The Plant with the Plant Kingdoms Largest Seed
Grow in Seychelles
The coco de mer plant, also known as the sea
coconut or the lodoicea, is a member of the palm
family that is endemic to the islands of Curieuse
and Praslin in Seychelles.
4Seychelles Is a Matriarchal Society
The Seychellois society is one of the few in the
world that is matriarchal.
5The Rare Black Parrot Is the National Bird of
Seychelles
The black parrot or the Praslin parrot is a bird
found only in the Praslin island of Seychelles.
6Seychelles Was a Paradise for Pirates in the Past
At a time when Seychelles was uninhabited,
pirates thriving on the lucrative sea trade route
between Asia and Africa often used the islands of
Seychelles as a perfect hiding place
7Seychelles Is One of the Global Leaders in Forest
Conservation
When humans began settling in Seychelles, the
regions native flora and fauna suffered greatly.
8 Contacts
Beau Vallon beach, Mahe island, Seychelles 248
252 02 00 reservation_at_savoy.sc savoy.sc