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World > Africa > Seychelles
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Seychelles |
Introduction:
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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.
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| Official name: |
Republic of Seychelles |
| Capital: |
name: Victoria
geographic coordinates: 4 38 S, 55 27 E
time difference: UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Government type: |
republic |
| Population: |
81,895 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages: |
Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census) |
| Official Currency: |
Seychelles Rupee (SCR) |
| Currency code: |
SCR |
| 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) |
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Map of Seychelles
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