> Which is the smallest country in Africa by land mass?> And the answer: Seychelles.Photo credit: Tobi 87 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Tobi_87]Locatedabout 1000 miles off the coast of Kenya, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115islands in the Indian Ocean. It has a total land area of less than 300 squaremiles and is known for its lush vegetation, beautiful beaches, and variety ofmarine life.Since gaining its independence from England in 1976, Seychelles has become oneof the most favorable vacation destinations in the world. French, English andSeychellois Creole are spoken among native populations, as a history ofEuropean, African and Asian influences converge in the region. Meanwhile, animpressive variety of marine life and vegetation populate the small islands— infact, around 80 species of plant are found only in Seychelles. Additionally, thelargest and heaviest land tortoise living in the wild makes her home inSeychelles, clocking in at a whopping 670 pounds (and, if you were wondering,her name is Esmerelda). The capital of the Republic of Seychelles, Victoria, is one of the smallestcapital cities in the world. The entire city is accessible by foot, and can becovered in less than a day. It is the only port of the archipelago, and the onlytown in all of Seychelles. Fun fact!The coco de mer, a species of plant native to the islands, produces the largestseed in the world. The distinctly shaped nut can weigh up to 33 pounds! (Tryfitting that one in your nutcracker...)Learn more about Seychelles biodiversity, culture and history here [4. The cocode mer, native to the islands, produces the largest seed in the world. Thedistinctly shaped nut can weigh up to 33 pounds. ].