Presentation
Official name: Republic of Seychelles
Area: 453 km2 (EEZ of 1.2 million sq km)
Population: 86 000 inhabitants (2008)
Capital: Victoria
Major cities: Almost the entire population is on the islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue
Official Languages: Creole, French, English
Currency: Seychelles rupee
National holiday: June 18
Demographics
Population Growth: + 2.1%
Life expectancy: 73.1 years (UNDP 2008)
Literacy rate: 91.9% (UNDP, 2007)
Religion (s): Catholic (90%), Anglican (8%), other (2%)
Human Development Index: 54th out of 177 (UNDP 2008)
economic data GDP: $ 408 million in 2008
GDP per capita: $ 6,700 in 2008 (PRI)
Growth Rate + - 0.9% in 2008
Unemployment rate: 4% in late 2008
Inflation: + 49.8% between 01/08 and 01/09
Trade Balance: - U.S. $ 343 million in 2008
Main Rating: Great Britain, France, Italy
Major suppliers: Saudi Arabia, Germany, France
Share of major sectors in GDP: Primary 2.3% Secondary: 25.7% Tertiary 71.9% in 2008
Exports from France to the Seychelles: 83 M € in 2008 (French Customs)
French imports of Seychelles: 53 M € in 2008 (French Customs)
Consulate (s) from France: Victoria (consular section)
French Community: 493 registered in April 2009
Community Seychelles in France: Not
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