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Description

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

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of the Seychelles

Population 81,541

Capital City Victoria (23,000)

Currency Seychelles Rupee

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Languages English (official), French (official)

National Day 18 June; Constitution Day

Religions Catholic, others

Latitude/Longitude 4° 62'S, 55° 45'E

Highest Pt. Morne Seychellois (2,969 ft.) (905 m)

Land Area 270 sq km (104 sq miles)

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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Maps

Large (color) map here

Seychelles Outline Map here

Seychelles Map CIA version here

Seychelles Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

African Outline Map here

Suggested Links

Seychelles (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Seychelles.com here

Seychelles Photos here

Seychelles Travel Info and Warnings here

Climate Just to the south of the Equator, the Seychelles are warm and humid throughout the year, with high temperatures staying between 78 - 83 degrees. Conditions do moderate slightly on the cooler-side during the southeast monsoon season (late May to September), while conditions are warmer during the northwest monsoon (March to May).