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GEF’s Contribution to Sustainable Development in Seychelles
Seychelles consist of over 100 islands of granitic and coralline origin with a total land area of 455 km2 but a total marine area of 1.374 million km2. Its economy is based on its natural assets: tourism and fisheries together contribute more than 70% of national GDP. The population of only 93,000 persons share the land and marine areas with some 7,200 species of animals and plants, including several flagship species, such as the Aldabra giant tortoise and the Coco-de-mer palm, and over 1,000 varieties of reef fish.