Mahe, The Main Island
Mahe, the principal island of the Seychelles archipelago is the largest
and the most populated.
The island is about 17 miles long, north to south, and 5 miles wide at its widest.
Victoria, the capital city, with a population of at least 25,000, is the social and
economic center of the islands. The colonial influence of the French and then the
British is quite evident in the towns architecture which reflects the style one can also
see in Hong Kong, India, and East Africa.
To circle the island by car takes a half a day, or all day with plenty of stops and an
occasional refreshing dip in the ocean on the way. For the most spectacular and
panoramic vistas and an idea of the real size of the island, take a drive from Victoria to
Port Glaud via Sans Souci. On the way up from Victoria, all of the worlds smallest
capital can be seen. Once over the ridge, the vegetation becomes more luxuriant,
more like a rain forest. The islands largest tea plantation is here. Morne
Seychellois, at 3,000 feet the islands tallest peak, is usually shrouded in mist.
From the road, the whole south end of the island can be seen.
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