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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.
Since its independence in 1976, the economic growth has been steadily growing, led by the tourism sector and tuna fishing. In the past few years, the government has also created incentives for foreign investments. Per capita, Seychelles is the most indebted country in the world. |
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- Official Name Republic of the Seychelles
- Population 86,335
- Capital City Victoria (pop. 24,970)
- Currency Seychelles Rupee
- Currency Converter
- Languages English (official), French (official)
- National Day 18 June, Constitution Day
- Religions Catholic, others
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- Land Area 270 sq km (104 sq miles)
- Highest Point Morne Seychellois (2,969 ft.) (905
m)
- 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.
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- Latitude/Longitude 4° 62' S, 55° 45' E
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Just to the south of the Equator,
the Seychelles are warm and humid throughout the year, with high temperatures
staying between 78 - 83 degrees.
Temperatures are slightly cooler
during the southeast monsoon season late May to September, while conditions
are warmer during the northwest monsoon season, March to May.
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A scenic Seychelles beach...
A rocky outcrop on Seychelles...
Coconut trees in Seychelles... |
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