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The coco de mer – in a nutshell, a very large nutshell!

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381960) • Rockingham, Australia 3 Apr

The largest seed in the plant kingdom is the nut of the coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica), a giant palm tree which is found only on two islands of the Seychelles. These nuts weigh 15-30 kgs (33 – 66 lbs). Largely because of its...

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Lets hear it for the US NAVY!

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 1 Apr 10

American naval ship the USS Nicholas captured five suspected pirates Thursday off the coast of the Seychelles after exchanging fire, according to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa. The Nicholas reported taking fire at 12:27 a.m....

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Tropical islands are pure bliss

maximax8 @maximax8 (31042) • United Kingdom 9 Jan 09

It is so incredibly relaxing to visit a tropical island and spend some time in the sunshine. I like to see palm trees, white sand and an aquamarine ocean. I enjoy going snorkeling if there is a coral reef nearby. People that...

you are my sunshine

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Where would you love to go on a holiday?

dianiraj @dianiraj (27) • Kenya 14 Nov 07

I love traveling. I have always enjoyed a week's break from work and escaping to a retreat by the sea where I can sip a few drinks and lie down on a hammock with my favorite novel with the cool sea breeze carressing me. My dream...

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Seychell Islands

threeg5 @threeg5 (21) • United States 2 Jul 07

The Seychelles are one of if not the most beautiful place on earth. They are located in the western Indian Ocean. They have a year round climate of between 75 and 90 degrees and and of course depending on what time of the year you...

seychelle islands

trpoical islands

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seychelles

shirley39 @shirley39 (13) • Seychelles 6 Mar 07

has anyone ever been to the seychelles? i live there and it's a beautiful country.

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Do you know about this very beautiful island SEYCHELLES in Indian Ocean?

betty_biz @betty_biz (7) • Philippines 5 Feb 07

Seychelles- pronounced as Sea-shells is a very small tropical country in Indian Ocean.. The populace is more or less 80,000 only.It is indeed a paradise like island... good people.. nice hotels (5 stars and 4 stars hotels and...

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People who have visited or lived in Seychelles before

basit21 @basit21 (2) • United States 9 Jan 07

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