- Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean with excellent airline connectivity to major hubs in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.
- The main population and inner islands are situated outside of the tropical cyclone belt.
- Stable Government – regular democratic elections have resulted in a government of the people.
- Recognised rule of law with a judicial system based on the English and French legal systems. The constitution provides for an independent judiciary.
- 96% literacy rate with increasingly educated and skilled workforce.
- A growing economy with expanding opportunities in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Agriculture, Real Estate, Adventure Tourism, ICT and Energy.
- Strong governance – 1st in Africa and 27th in the world on the Corruptions Perceptions Index 2019.
- Highest GDP per Capita in Africa.
- Offers a world class financial centre with no foreign exchange restrictions and easy repatriation of capital.
- Large pristine body of water called the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- EEZ is 1.4 million square kilometres
- Wide diversity of indigenous fish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and bivalves
- Inner islands are outside of the cyclone belt
- Aquaculture aligns with the Blue Economy Strategy of the Government
- Provides opportunity to diversify the Seychelles economy without impacting negatively on Fisheries and Tourism
