Victoria, Seychelles

Victoria
Port Victoria
Nickname:  Port Victoria
Location of Victoria
Coordinates: 4°40′S 55°28′E / 4.667°S 55.467°E / -4.667; 55.467
Country	Seychelles
Island	Mahé
Population  (2002)
• Total	24,970
Time zone	UTC+4 (SCT)

Victoria (sometimes called Port Victoria) is the capital city of the Republic of Seychelles. It is on the north-eastern side of Mahé island, which the main island of the archipelago. The city was first created as the capital of the British colonial government. Victoria has a population of 24,970 people (2002). About one third of the population of the Seychelles lives in the city. Victoria is served by the Seychelles International Airport

The main exports of Victoria are vanilla, coconuts, coconut oil, corn, tortoise shell, soap, and guano. The harbour is a short distance east of the town. Tuna fishing and canning are a major local industry.