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Seychelles : the Bradt travel guide.

Bradt Travel Guides ; Globe Pequot Press, c2016-

Natural history -- Seychelles.

Biodiversity -- Seychelles.

Seychelles -- Description and travel.

Seychelles -- Guidebooks.

Alternate title:

Bradt. Seychelles

volumes : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 22 cm.

Description based on 5th edition (published January 2016) ; written by Lyn Mair and Lynnath Beckley.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"A travel guide and a comprehensive scientific account of the biodiversity of Seychelles (over 40% of the Seychelles land is under environmental protection). Updated maps, new flight schedules, and up-to-date coverage of where to stay and eat, as well as practical details about getting around. With plants and animals historically linked to Africa, Madagascar and Asia, and marine life native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, the Seychelles is a haven for those interested in natural history and this is the only travel guide with a comprehensive account of the flora and fauna of the Seychelles. Fascinating coverage of the islands' biodiversity, from mangroves, turtles and birds to nature reserves. The islands' many secrets from coco de mer palm forests and bird sanctuaries to local markets and Creole cuisine. The Seychelles is an archipelago and country in the Indian Ocean. The 115-island country, whose capital is Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres east of mainland East Africa. Other nearby island countries and territories include Comoros, Mayotte, Madagascar, Réunion and Mauritius to the south. Seychelles, with a population of 90,024, has the smallest population of any independent African state"--Provided by publisher.

Bradt Travel Guides.

Globe Pequot Press.

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