Seychelles Republic of Seychelles

Capital Victoria Area 176 sq mi 455 sq km Population 80,469 est 2003 Largest city Victoria pop. 23,000 Languages English (official), French (official), Creole Peoples mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab Religion Roman Catholic 86.6%, Anglican 6.8%, other Christian 2.5%, other 4.1% Life Expectancy total population: 71.53 years male: 66.1 years female: 77.14 years (2004 est.) Literacy total population: 58% male: 56% female: 60% (1971 est.) Suffrage 17 years of age; universal Government Republic back to Africa Map