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SEYCHELLES
Country (long form) Republic of Seychelles
Capital Victoria
Total Area 175.68 sq mi
455.00 sq km
Population 79,326 (July 2000 est.)
Languages English (official), French (official), Creole
Religions Roman Catholic 90%, Anglican 8%, other 2%
Government Type republic
Currency 1 Seychelles rupee (SRe) = 100 cents
Labor Force (by occupation) industry 19%, services
57%, government 14%, fishing, agriculture, and forestry 10% (1989)
Industry fishing; tourism; processing of coconuts
and vanilla, coir (coconut fiber) rope, boat building, printing,
furniture; beverages
Agriculture coconuts, cinnamon, vanilla, sweet potatoes,
cassava (tapioca), bananas; broiler chickens; tuna fish
Exports fish, cinnamon bark, copra, petroleum products
Natural Resources fish, copra, cinnamon trees
Visa Required (U.S. only) One-month Visa issued at point of entry. 2001
(united states government sources. all information
was accurate at time of posting)
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