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Seychelles
Mainly known for its fabulous beaches, Seychelles actually has more to offer. Tranquil villages, a welcoming population, nature walks in virtually unspoilt areas can all be enjoyed in quiet.
Basic information
Capital: Victoria
Population: 82,000
Religions: Predominantly Christian
Languages: Creole, English
Climate: The islands lie outside the cyclone belt but receive monsoon rains from November to April with the northwest trade winds. This hot and humid season gives way to a period of cooler weather, though the temperature rarely falls below 23°C, and rougher seas when the trade winds blow from the southeast (May to October).
Currency: Seychelles rupee (SCR)
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Exact population: 81,541 (July 2006 est.)
Literacy: Total population: 91.9%; male: 91.4%; female: 92.3%
Ethnicities: Mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab
Area: Total: 455 sq km; land: 455 sq km; water: 0 sq km
Land boundaries: 0 km
Terrain: Mahe Group is granitic, narrow coastal strip, rocky, hilly; others are coral, flat, elevated reefs
Extremes: Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m; highest point: Morne Seychellois 905 m
Imports: Saudi Arabia 15.5%, Spain 13.3%, France 10.3%, Singapore 7%, South Africa 6.8%, Italy 6.7%, UK 4.7% (2004)
Exports: UK 27.7%, France 15.8%, Spain 12.6%, Japan 8.6%, Italy 7.5%, Germany 5.6% (2004)
Industries: Fishing; tourism; processing of coconuts and vanilla, coir (coconut fiber) rope, boat building, printing, furniture; beverages
Source: CIA World Factbook
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