Seychelles

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INFORMATION

Capital: Victoria

Government: Unitary Presidential Republic

Current President: Danny Faure

Economy:

Economic growth has been fueled by the tourist sector, which employs about 30% of the labor force and provides more than 70% of hard currency earnings, and by tuna fishing.

Population: 94,633 (2018)

Land Size: 455 sq km (176 sq miles)

Major Ethnic Groups:

Mixed French
African
Indian
Chinese
Arab

Religions:

Roman Catholic: 82.3%
Protestant: 7.5% (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%

Language(s):

Creole: 91.8%
English (official): 4.9%
Other: 3.1%
Unspecified: 0.2%

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RECENT NEWS

Wed - Dec 11, 2019: UAE Donates U.S.$ 2 Million to Help Seychelles With Specialised Medical Care - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has received a $2 million donation from the United Arab Emirates to support medical specialisation.
Wed - Dec 11, 2019: A Sparkling, Dazzling Victoria Dresses Up for the Festive Season - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Victoria -- the capital city of Seychelles -- is alight, sparkling and dazzling as the island nation kicks off the festive season.
Tue - Dec 10, 2019: President of Seychelles Highlights Country's Achievements in Blue Economy At Summit in Kenya - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] President Danny Faure highlighted Seychelles' achievements in the Blue Economy in a presidential dialogue at the ACP Business summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, State House said on Monday.
Tue - Dec 10, 2019: Gender-Based Violence Cases Rising in Seychelles, Must Be Addressed, Official Says - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Gender-based violence is a serious issue in Seychelles affecting many families and is a matter which is deeply rooted in gender inequality, said a high government official.
Mon - Dec 9, 2019: Seychelles' Top Official Recognised With Award At Global Climate Change Conference - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois Wills Agricole has won one of the first-ever Green Champion awards launched by the Green Climate Fund, the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change said.