Seychelles is the smallest country on the African continent. Its territory, which has no land borders, is formed by a set of 155 islands in the Indian Ocean. The majority of Seychelles (90%) live on Mahé Island, where the national capital, Vitória, is located.
The first Europeans to occupy this region were the Portuguese, in 1502. However, from 1756 onwards, the French began to exercise dominance in the archipelago. However, in 1814, through an agreement between France and Great Britain (Treaty of Paris), the British began the process of colonization in Seychelles. National independence was only won in 1976. Since then, the nation has joined the British Commonwealth – a group formed by the United Kingdom and its former colonies.
Coat of Arms of Seychelles
With approximately 84,600 inhabitants, Seychelles provides the second best standard of living on the African continent. The infant mortality rate is 12 per thousand live births; and only 8% of inhabitants over 15 years of age are illiterate.
Agriculture in Seychelles is based on the production of cinnamon, tea and bananas; another activity of great importance is fishing, as the nation is a large fish exporter. However, tourism is the main economic activity, accounting for 70% of the country's financial income. The natural beauties of the islands (fine white sand, bluish water and pleasant temperature) attract thousands of visitors.
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Seychelles beach
Data from Seychelles:
Territorial extension: 455 km².
Location: Africa.
Capital: Vitória.
Climate: Tropical rainy.
Government: Presidential Republic.
Administrative division: 23 districts.
Language: Creole.
Religions: Christianity 96.4% (Catholics 87.4%, others 9%), no religion and atheism 2.3%, others 1.3%.
Population: 84,600 inhabitants. (Men: 42,875; Women: 41,725).
Composition: Creoles 89.1%, Indians 4.7%, Malagasy 3.1%, Chinese 1.6%, English 1.5%.
Demographic density: 186 inhabitants/km².
Average annual population growth rate: 0.4%.
Population residing in urban areas: 54.8%.
Population residing in rural areas: 45.2%.
Life expectancy at birth: 72 years.
Currency: Seychelles Rupee.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 833 million dollars.
GDP per capita: 8,203 dollars.
External relations: World Bank, Commonwealth, IMF, UN, SADC, AU.
By Wagner de Cerqueira and Francisco
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
countries - geography - Brazil School
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FRANCISCO, Wagner de Cerqueira e. "Seychelles"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/geografia/seicheles.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.
