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Seychelles

presidential republic

<p>Seychelles was uninhabited before Europeans discovered the islands early in the 16th century. After a lengthy struggle, France eventually ceded control of the islands to Great Britain in 1814. During colonial rule, a plantation-based economy developed that relied on imported labor, primarily from European colonies in Africa.

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CapitalVictoria
Population98K
GDP$3.5B
Area455 km²
CurrencySeychelles rupees (SCR) per US dollar -

Leadership

Head of State

Patrick Herminie

Since 2025

At a Glance

Population

98K

GDP (PPP)

$4B

Global Rankings

81stGDP per Capitaof 217190thGDP (PPP)of 219105thLife Expectancyof 226194thPopulationof 233196th

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