Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Seychelles  | Maldives  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Seychelles | Republic of Maldives |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Victoria | Malé |
Latitude  | 4° 36′ 0″ S | 4° 10′ 48″ N |
Longitude  | 56° 15′ 0″ E | 73° 30′ 36″ E |
The total area of Seychelles is 457 sq km, and the total area of Maldives is 298 sq km. Seychelles is bigger than Maldives by 159 sq km. Seychelles is around 1.53 times bigger than Maldives.
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 457 Sq km | 298 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 159 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 176 Sq Mile | 115 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 61 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 99 % |
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Victoria | Malé |
Demonyms  | Seychellois | Maldivian |
Official Languages  | Seychellois Creole, French, English | Dhivehi |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 74.9 % | 98.7 % |
The people of Seychelles are called Seychellois, and the people of Maldives are called Maldivian.
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Seychellois rupee | Maldivian Rufiyaa |
Currency Symbol  | SCR | MVR |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +248 | +960 |
Internet TLD  | .sc | .mv |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SC | MV |
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Koste Seselwa | Qaumii Salaam |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Join together all Seychellois | National Salute |
National Animal  | Seychelles Black Parrot | Yellowfin Tuna |
National Bird  | Black Parrot | White-breasted Waterhen |
National Flower  | Tropicbird Orchid | Pink rose |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, yellow, red, white and green | Red and white |
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:43 AM | 11:43 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+4 (Seychelles Time) | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+4 (Seychelles Time) | UTC+5 (Maldives Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Seychelles is [10:43 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Maldives is [11:43 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Seychelles is [ 1 hours ] behind of Maldives.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Seychelles as of 2023 is estimated to be around 119,773, and the total population of Maldives as of 2023 is estimated to be around 521,021.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Seychelles had 401,248 less people than Maldives.
The annual Population Growth in Seychelles is 3.06% and the annual population growth in Maldives is 2.67%.
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 16 % | 14.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 76.5 % | 81 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.45 % | 4.35 % |
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Victoria | Malé |
Current Time | 10:43 AM | 11:43 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 29.59 Degree Celsius | 31.97 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 60 Degree | 4.12 km/hr, 280 Degree |
Humidity  | 74 % | 74 % |
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.32 (Births Per Woman) | 1.68 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 221.89 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 52.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 109.64 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 39.55 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 12.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 4.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (106.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (52.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 20.5 people per 100K population) | Liver cancer ( 5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 6.6 (people per 100K population) | 1.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 8.09 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Seychelles, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 106.3 people per 100,000 people in Seychelles, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 52.6 people per 100,000 people in Maldives, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Seychelles, spent [ 5.26% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Maldives, spent [ 10.03% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Seychelles | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 44.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 29.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 17.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 11.99 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.43 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Seychelles, are 1.70 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Maldives.
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