Sub Saharan Africa
Seychelles
Last reviewed: 6 May 2008
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Area: 455 sq km of land scattered over 650,000 sq km of ocean
Population: 82,247 (2007 est)
Capital city: Victoria
People: Seychellois, descended from French planters and African or Malagasy slaves, with British, Chinese, and Indian infusions.
Languages: English, French, Creole (Seselwa)
Religion(s): Roman Catholic (89%), Anglican (6%), Moslem (3%), Hindu (2%)
Currency: Seychelles Rupee
Major political parties: Seychelles People’s Progressive Front (SPPF), Seychelles National Party (SNP), Democratic Party (DP)
Head of State: President James Michel
Membership of International Groupings/Organisations: African Union (AU), Commonwealth, International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF), Indian Ocean Rim-Association for Regional Co-operation (IOR-ARC), Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) (observer).
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Country information
- Seychelles today
- Economy
- History
- International relations
- Geography
- Trade and Investment
- Politics