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Capital: Victoria
Area: 453 sq km / 175 sq ml
Language: 95% Creole (Asian, African, European mix)
Currency: Seychelles Rupee
Population: 80,469
Life expectancy: 66
Literacy rate: 89%
Religions: Roman Catholic
Physical features: Comprises two island groups; the Granitic group is concentrated, the other the Outer or Coralline is widely scattered; over 100 islands in total
Ethnic distribution: Mainly Creole (mixed African - European decent), small French and British minorities
Exports: Copra, cinnamon, coconuts, fish, shark fins, canned tuna
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