Seychelles is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. It does not have direct land neighbors, but it is near several countries and territories in the region. Here are the closest countries:
- Madagascar:
- Located to the southwest of Seychelles.
- Comoros:
- A small island nation situated to the west of Seychelles.
- Mauritius:
- Located to the south of Seychelles.
- Maldives:
- Situated to the northeast of Seychelles, across the Indian Ocean.
- Somalia:
- Located to the northwest, on the eastern coast of mainland Africa.
- Kenya and Tanzania:
- Both are to the west of Seychelles, along the African mainland coast.
While Seychelles is isolated as an archipelago, these countries represent its closest geographical neighbors in the Indian Ocean and the eastern African region.