In the US, the most common size is 8 in Ã 8 in Ã 16 in (20 cm Ã 20 cm Ã 41 cm); the actual size is usually about 3/8 in (1 cm) smaller to allow for mortar joints. Cinder blocks differ from concrete blocks in their aggregate content.
Geography of Seychelles. The Seychelles is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km (994 mi) east of Kenya. Seychelles lies between approximately 4ÂºS and 10ÂºS and 46ÂºE and 54ÂºE.
Seychelles Tourism: Best of Seychelles. Seychelles. Sailing, diving, fishing and relaxing are the main activities for visitors to the 155 islands of this Indian Ocean archipelago. MahÃ©, Praslin and La Digue are the most popular islands. MahÃ© boasts 65 silver beaches, plus an array of restaurants, cafÃ©s, bars and casinos in the tiny capital, Victoria. The Seychelles are home to UNESCO-designated sites, coral atoll Aldabra and VallÃ©e de Mai, called the Garden of Eden.