Seychelles

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INFORMATION

Capital: Victoria

Government: Unitary Presidential Republic

Current President: Wavel Ramkalawan

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: 95,981 (2020)

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

Thu - Dec 2, 2021: East African Standby Force Director Visits President of Seychelles - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] The possible maritime security assistance to Seychelles by the East African Standby Force (EASF) was one of the areas discussed between the director of the force and President Wavel Ramkalawan on Thursday.
Thu - Dec 2, 2021: Seychelles-Flagged Purse Seiners Returning to Port After Reaching Yellowfin Tuna Quota - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Ten out of 13 tuna purse seiners fishing under the flag of Seychelles have stopped operations for 2021 after having reached their allocated yellowfin tuna quota for the year, a top fisheries official said.
Thu - Dec 2, 2021: Mayor of Seychelles' Capital Is Named Secretary General of New Institute of Culture, Heritage and Arts - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] The newly appointed secretary general of the Seychelles Institute of Culture, Heritage and the Arts, David Andre, said it is an honour and a privilege to take on the responsibility.
Wed - Dec 1, 2021: Candles Lit in Seychelles to Remember World Aids Day - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Participants in a workshop to mark World AIDS Day on Wednesday lit candles and set them afloat in a pool at the Savoy Resort and Spa.
Wed - Dec 1, 2021: Seychelles Removed From List of Countries Not Allowed to Enter Australia - AllAfrica News: Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles has been removed from the list of countries whose residents are not allowed to enter Australia because of concerns over the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which has not been detected in the island nation, the tourism department said on Wednesday.