The Seychelles

The History of Seychelles

The Islands

The Capital

The Language

The People & Culture

The Cuisine

Capital

Victoria

Total Area

175.68 sq mi
455.00 sq km

Population

81,188 (July 2005 est.)

Languages

English (official), French (official), Creole

Religions

Roman Catholic 82.3%, 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% (2002 census)

Industry

fishing; tourism; processing of coconuts and vanilla, coir (coconut fibre) rope, boat building, printing, furniture; beverages

Agriculture

coconuts, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet potatoes, cassava (tapioca), bananas; broiler chickens; tuna fish

Natural Resources

fish, copra, cinnamon trees