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Seychelles - Travel guideSeychelles - Country backgroundA 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. The most recent presidential elections were held in 2001; President RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected. In April 2004 RENE stepped down and Vice President James MICHEL was sworn in as president. |
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Seychelles General Information | |
| Country full name : | conventional long form: Republic of Seychelles conventional short form: Seychelles |
| Capital : | Victoria |
| Religions : | Roman Catholic 82.3%, Anglican 6.4%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.1%, other Christian 3.4%, Hindu 2.1%, Muslim 1.1%, other non-Christian 1.5%, unspecified 1.5%, none 0.6% (2002 census) |
| Languages : | Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official) and other |
| Location : | archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar |
| Geographic coordinates : | 4 35 S, 55 40 E |
| Area : | total: 455 sq km land: 455 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate : | tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May) |
| Population : | 81,541 (July 2006 est.) |
| Nationality : | noun: Seychellois adjective: Seychellois |
| Ethnic groups : | mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab |
| Government type : | republic |
| Administrative divisions: | 23 administrative districts; 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, Takamaka |
| Legal system : | based on English common law, French civil law, and customary law |
| Suffrage : | 17 years of age; universal |
| Internet code : | .sc |
| Calling code : | +248 |
| Time zone : | GMT/UTC +4 |
| Electricity : | 240V 50Hz |
| National holiday : | Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) |
| Interesting link : | Seychelles travel guide - Lonely Planet Egypt travel guide - Wikitravel Tourism Office of Egypt |
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