Travel to Seychelles

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Last Minute Tips Before you Travel to Seychelles

• Time Zone: GMT/UTC +4
• Electricity: 240V, 50 Hz (bring an adapter/transformer for your hair drier, laptop, cellular phone etc.)
• Currency: Seychelles Rupee (SR)
• Country Dialing Code: 248

Must See - Properties on UNESCO World Heritage List

• Aldabra Atoll
• Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve

Seychelles

Location
archipelago in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar

Capital
Victoria

Population
81,188 (July 2005 est.)

Regions
23 administrative districts; Anse aux Pins, Anse Boileau, Anse Etoile, Anse Louis, Anse Royale, Baie Lazare, Baie Sainte Anne, Beau Vallon, Bel Air, Bel Ombre, Cascade, Glacis, Grand' Anse (on Mahe), Grand' Anse (on Praslin), La Digue, La Riviere Anglaise, Mont Buxton, Mont Fleuri, Plaisance, Pointe La Rue, Port Glaud, Saint Louis, Takamaka

Climate
tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May)

Ethnic groups
mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab

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)

Languages
Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census)

Government type
republic

Background
A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. The most recent presidential elections were held in 2001; President RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected. In April 2004 RENE stepped down and Vice President James MICHEL was sworn in as president.

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