Beautiful Victoria on the Seychelles: one of Africa's smallest capital cities

Population:
81,895 (July 2007 est.)

Ethnic groups:
mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab

Religions:
Roman Catholic 82.3%, Anglican 6.4%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.1%, other Christian 3.4%, Hindu 2.1%, Muslim 1.1%, other non-Christian 1.5%, unspecified 1.5%, none 0.6% (2002 census)

Languages:
Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census)

Ethnic groups:
mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and Arab

Religions:
Roman Catholic 82.3%, Anglican 6.4%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.1%, other Christian 3.4%, Hindu 2.1%, Muslim 1.1%, other non-Christian 1.5%, unspecified 1.5%, none 0.6% (2002 census)

Languages:
Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census)

GDP - per capita (PPP):
$7,800 (2002 est.)

GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 3.2%
industry: 30.1%
services: 66.7% (2006 est.)


Exports - partners:
UK 23.2%, Spain 20%, France 11.5%, Japan 9.8%, Italy 7.5%, Germany 5.8%, Netherlands 5.4% (2005)


Imports - partners:
Saudi Arabia 15.3%, South Africa 13.9%, Spain 13.7%, France 7.2%, Singapore 6.9%, Italy 5.7% (2005)

Currency (code):
Seychelles rupee (SCR)

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