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five oblique bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, red, white, and green (bottom) radiating from the bottom of the hoist side; the oblique bands are meant to symbolize a dynamic new country moving into the future; blue represents sky and sea, yellow the sun giving light and life, red the peoples' determination to work for the future in unity and love, white social justice and harmony, green the land and natural environment

Background:A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in May 2011.

Total Area: 455 sq km

Land Area:455 sq km

Water Area:0 sq km

Land Boundries Total:

Border Countries:

Coastline:491 km

Lowest Point:Indian Ocean 0 m

Highest Point:Morne Seychellois 905 m

Population:91,650 (July 2014 est.)

Population Growth Rate:0.87% (2014 est.)

Religion:Roman Catholic 76.2%, Protestant 10.6% (Anglican 6.1%, Pentecoastal Assembly 1.5%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1.2%, other Protestant 1.6), other Christian 2.4%, Hindu 2.4%, Muslim 1.6%, other non-Christian 1.1%, unspecified 4.8%, none 0.9% (2010 est.)

Literacy(%):0.918

Literacy(%) Male:0.914

Literacy(%) Female:92.3% (2011 est.)

Independence Day:29 June 1976 (from the UK)

National Holiday:Constitution Day (National Day), 18 June (1993)

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