seychelles

• Имя собственное, обозначающее республику, состоящую из группы около 90 островов в западной части Индийского океана, к северу от Мадагаскара, получившую независимость от Соединенного Королевства в 1976 году.

A proper noun referring to a republic consisting of a group of about 90 islands in the western Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar, which achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1976.

uncountable · proper noun

1. CountryB1formal

   A republic consisting of about 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1976.

   Сейшелы

   • Seychelles is known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs.
   • The capital of Seychelles is Victoria, located on the island of Mahé.
   • Seychelles became a republic in 1976 after gaining independence from the United Kingdom.

2. ArchipelagoB1formal

   A group of about 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, located northeast of Madagascar.

   Архипелаг

   • The Seychelles archipelago is a popular tourist destination.
   • Many of the islands in the Seychelles are uninhabited.
   • The Seychelles islands are known for their unique flora and fauna.