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Country Facts:
Kenya vs. Seychelles

Learn about the similarities and differences between Kenya and Seychelles by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Kenya vs. Seychelles - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi², while the surface area of Seychelles is 175 mi². This means that the area of Kenya is 127946% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
224 081 mi²
175 mi²

Coastline length

Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi, while Seychelles has a coastline of 305.1 mi.

333.1 mi
305.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Kenya is Nairobi, with a population of about 3 375 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in the Seychelles is Victoria, where the population is 26 450.

3 375 000 ppl
26 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, its height is 17 057 ft. The highest peak in the Seychelles is Morne Seychellois on Mahé, which rises to a height of 2 969 ft.

17 057 ft
Mount Kenya
2 969 ft
Morne Seychellois on Mahé

Highest recorded temperature

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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

Kenya vs. Seychelles - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Kenya is about 53 771 296, while Seychelles is home to 98 347 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
53 771 296 ppl
98 347 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 69.3 years in Kenya and 75.8 years in the Seychelles.

69.3 years
75.8 years

Average age

The average age is 20 years in Kenya and 36.8 years in the Seychelles.

20 years
36.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.15% in Kenya and 0.67% in the Seychelles.

2.15%
0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 81.5% in Kenya and 95.9% in the Seychelles.

81.5%
95.9%

Language

In Kenya, the main language is Swahili, English, and in the Seychelles the primary language is Seychellois Creole, English, French.

swahili, english
seychellois creole, english, french

Religion

In Kenya, the main religion is Christianity; in the Seychelles, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/174
276 000 ppl
Ranking: 135/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Kenya: 4 576 Int$. Seychelles: 25 758 Int$.

4 576 Int$
Ranking: 149/194
25 758 Int$
Ranking: 58/194

Currency

Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES). Seychelles: Seychelles Rupee (SCR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
KES
Kenyan Shilling
SCR
Seychelles Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in the Seychelles: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Kenya has left-hand traffic, Seychelles has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURKESUSDSCR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Kenya - June, July, August, September, October; Seychelles - June, July, August, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 EUR - 38 EUR
T68 EUR - 89 EUR
B82 EUR - 98 EUR
T144 EUR - 225 EUR

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