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Description A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. . Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term Facts and Figures Official Name Republic of the Seychelles Population 81,541 Capital City Victoria (23,000) Currency Seychelles Rupee Currency Converter here Flag here Languages English (official), French (official) National Day 18 June; Constitution Day Religions Catholic, others Latitude/Longitude 4° 62'S, 55° 45'E Highest Pt. Morne Seychellois (2,969 ft.) (905 m) Land Area 270 sq km (104 sq miles) Land Divisions 23 administrative districts; including Anse aux Pins, Anse Boileau, Anse Etoile, Anse Louis, Anse Royale, Baie Lazare, Baie Sainte Anne, Beau Vallon, Bel Air, Bel Ombre, Cascade, Glacis, Grand' Anse (on Mahe), Grand' Anse (on Praslin), La Digue, La Riviere Anglaise, Mont Buxton, Mont Fleuri, Plaisance, Pointe La Rue, Port Glaud, Saint Louis and Takamaka.

Maps Large (color) map here Seychelles Outline Map here Seychelles Map CIA version here Seychelles Maps at UT here African Continent (printable) here African Continent here African Outline Map here Recommended Links Seychelles (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here Seychelles.com here Seychelles Photos here Seychelles Travel Info and Warnings here PASSPORTS - TRAVEL VISAS NOTE: Before making your travel plans to any worldwide destination, we strongly recommend you authenticate important details regarding all passport and visa requirements. The experienced people at Travel Visa Pro can answer all of your questions! Climate Just to the south of the Equator, the Seychelles are warm and humid throughout the year, with high temperatures staying between 78 - 83 degrees. Conditions do moderate slightly on the cooler-side during the southeast monsoon season (late May to September), while conditions are warmer during the northwest monsoon (March to May).

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