Info about Seychelles

The Seychelles consist of an archipelago of about 100 islands in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar. The principal islands are Mahé (55 sq mi; 142 sq km), Praslin (15 sq mi; 38 sq km), and La Digue (4 sq mi; 10 sq km). The Aldabra, Farquhar, and Desroches groups are included in the territory of the republic.

Capital
Victoria - 25 000 people
all city from Seychelles

Country lead by
President: James Michel (2004)

Population
81,541 (growth rate: 0.4%); birth rate: 16.0/1000; infant mortality rate: 15.1/1000; life expectancy: 72.1; density per sq mi: 463

Land Area
176 sq mi (456 sq km)

Monetary unit
Seychelles rupee

Language
Seselwa Creole 92%, English 5%, French (all official) (2002)

Ethnicity
mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab

Religion
Roman Catholic 83%, Anglican 6%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1%, other Christian 3%, Hindu 2%, Muslim 1%, none 1%

Transportation
Railways: 0 km. Highways: total: 373 km; paved: 315 km; unpaved: 58 km (1997 est.). Ports and harbors: Victoria. Airports: 14 (2002).

Internet tld
.sc

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