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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