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| − | The Republic of '''Seychelles''' is an [[archipelago]] nation located in the [[Indian Ocean]] to the northeast of [[Madagascar]]. It gained its independence from the [[United Kingdom]] on [[Seychelles Independence|June 29, 1976]], and is a member of the [[African Union]]. Its capital and largest city is Victoria. As of January 2008, the president is James Michel, who was elected to a five-year term in 2006.<ref>[http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html CIA World Factbook]</ref> Seychelles is 455 km large, which is about 2.5 times the size of [[Washington, D.C.]] About 80,000 people live in the nation, 82% of | + | The Republic of '''Seychelles''' is an [[archipelago]] nation located in the [[Indian Ocean]] to the northeast of [[Madagascar]]. It gained its independence from the [[United Kingdom]] on [[Seychelles Independence|June 29, 1976]], and is a member of the [[African Union]]. Its capital and largest city is Victoria. As of January 2008, the president is James Michel, who was elected to a five-year term in 2006.<ref>[http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html CIA World Factbook]</ref> Seychelles is 455 km large, which is about 2.5 times the size of [[Washington, D.C.]] About 80,000 people live in the nation. |
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| + | [[Roman Catholicism]], is about 82% of the population, followed by[[Anglicanism]] at around 5%, other Christian groups are [[Baptists]], [[Seventh-day Adventists]], and [[Pentecostal]]s. The country has a rich Christian heritage, primarily due to its early French settlers<ref>https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-seychelles.html</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 21:56, November 2, 2025
| Republic of Seychelles Repiblik Sesel République des Seychelles | |
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| Capital | Victoria, Mahé |
| Government | Republic |
| Language | English, French, Seychellois Creole (official) |
| President | Wavel Ramkalawan |
| Area | 177 sq mi |
| Population | 98,000 - 100,000 |
| GDP 2014 | $2.76 billion |
| GDP per capita | $16,300 (2019) |
| Currency | Seychellois rupee |
The Republic of Seychelles is an archipelago nation located in the Indian Ocean to the northeast of Madagascar. It gained its independence from the United Kingdom on June 29, 1976, and is a member of the African Union. Its capital and largest city is Victoria. As of January 2008, the president is James Michel, who was elected to a five-year term in 2006.[1] Seychelles is 455 km large, which is about 2.5 times the size of Washington, D.C. About 80,000 people live in the nation.
Religion
Roman Catholicism, is about 82% of the population, followed byAnglicanism at around 5%, other Christian groups are Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, and Pentecostals. The country has a rich Christian heritage, primarily due to its early French settlers[2].
References
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