Victoria is also called Port Victoria and it is the capital city of the Republic of Seychelles and the smallest capital city in the world. It is situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé Island, which is the main island of the archipelago. The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government. With a population of 25,000, out of the population of 84 000, Victoria is served by the Seychelles International Airport. The principal exports of Victoria are vanilla, coconuts, coconut oil, tortoise shell, soap, and guano.