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Capital: Victoria
Climate: There are two monsoon periods; the south east monsoon from May to October is the cool and with less rain and the north east monsoon from December to March is calmer but warmer with heavier rain.
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Coordinates: 4 35 S, 55 40 E.
Currency: Seychelles Rupee, which is divided into 100 cents. Credit cards and travelers checks are widely accepted. Need exchange rates? Try our currency converter.
Economy: Since independence in 1976, per capita output in this Indian Ocean archipelago has expanded to roughly seven times the old near-subsistence level. Growth has been led by the tourist sector, which employs about 30% of the labor force and provides more than 70% of hard currency earnings, and by tuna fishing. In recent years the government has encouraged foreign investment in order to upgrade hotels and other services. At the same time, the government has moved to reduce the dependence on tourism by promoting the development of farming, fishing, and small-scale manufacturing. The vulnerability of the tourist sector was illustrated by the sharp drop in 1991-92 due largely to the Gulf war and once again following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the US. Other issues facing the government are the curbing of the budget deficit, including the containment of social welfare costs, and further privatization of public enterprises. Growth slowed in 1998-2001, due to sluggish tourist and tuna sectors. Also, tight controls on exchange rates and the scarcity of foreign exchange have impaired short-term economic prospects.
Electricity: 240 Volts AC, 50Hz.
Official Language: English. You will also French speakers.
Political Status: Republic.
Population: 80,098 (July 2002 est.)
Time: GMT + 4
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