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National Geographic Pristine Seas: Expedition to Seychelles Outer Islands (click here for National Geographic article)


May 11, 2011
By Timothy Stenovac

The secret is out: (click here) Prince William and Kate Middleton are spending their honeymoon on a private island in the Republic of Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean famous for its exclusive white sand beaches, majestic coral reefs and tropical climate.

The former British colony attracts high-profile guests. Sir Paul McCartney, Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek are among the celebrities reported to have vacationed there.

Here is some essential information about this island nation:

Geography:

The Republic of Seychelles is a group of islands that is about 1,000 miles off the eastern coast of Africa and northeast of the Republic of Madagascar....

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