Capital:
Victoria
Area:
453 sq km / 175 sq ml
Language:
95% Creole (Asian, African, European mix)
Currency:
Seychelles Rupee
Population:
80,469
Life expectancy:
66
Literacy rate:
89%
Religions:
Roman Catholic
Physical features:
Comprises two island groups; the Granitic group is concentrated, the other the Outer or Coralline is widely scattered; over 100 islands in total
Ethnic distribution:
Mainly Creole (mixed African - European decent), small French and British minorities
Exports:
Copra, cinnamon, coconuts, fish, shark fins, canned tuna
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