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Seychelles Capital: Victoria Population: 81,541 The Geography of Seychelles Total Size: 455 square km Size Comparison: 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 4 35 S, 55 40 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: Mahe Group is granitic, narrow coastal strip, rocky, hilly; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs Geographical Low Point: Indian Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Morne Seychellois 905 m Climate: tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May) The People of Seychelles Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census) Independence: 29 June 1976 (from UK) National Holiday: Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993) Nationality: Seychellois (singular and plural) 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) Economy of Seychelles Major Industries: fishing, tourism, processing of coconuts and vanilla, coir (coconut fiber) rope, boat building, printing, furniture; beverages Agricultural Products: coconuts, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet potatoes, cassava (tapioca), bananas; poultry; tuna Natural Resources: fish, copra, cinnamon trees Major Exports: canned tuna, frozen fish, cinnamon bark, copra, petroleum products (reexports) Major Imports: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals Currency: Seychelles rupee (SCR) National GDP: $626,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $312,100,000 Brief History of Seychelles: 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. 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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