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Seychelles Description Seychelles
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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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Location
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archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar
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Area - comparative
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2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
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Natural resources Seychelles Seychelles
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fish, copra, cinnamon trees
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Population Seychelles
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88,340 (July 2010 est.)
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Seychelles Religions Seychelles
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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)
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Languages
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Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census)
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Seychelles Education Seychelles expenditures
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6.5% of GDP (2006)
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Government Seychelles type
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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
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Independence
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Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993)
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Seychelles Economy - overview
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Investment Seychelles
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Industries Seychelles
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250 million kWh (2007 est.)
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Airports Seychelles
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