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Seychelles

 

 

 

1502                      Discovered by Portugal

1609                      English exploration

19 Nov 1742               Claimed for France, annexed 01 Nov 1756

17 May 1794               Britsih occupation

17 May 1810               Annexed by Great Britain

30 May 1814               Ceded to Britain by France

31 Aug 1903               British Crown Colony

12 Nov 1970               Autonomy

01 Oct 1975 - 29 Jun 1976 Self rule

29 Jun 1976               Independence, Republic of Seychelles

 

Capital: Victoria.

Language: Seychellois Creole, French, English.

Religion: Roman Catholic, Anglican, Hindu, Islam.

National Anthem: "Koste Seselwa" (Come together Seychellois).

National Day: Constitution day, 18 June (1993).

National Motto: The end crowns the work.

National Emblem: Palm tree.

Currency: Seychelles Rupee.

 

 

Presidents

29 Jun 1976 - 05 Jun 1977 Sir James Richard Marie Mancham ....... 1939-

05 Jun 1977 - 14 Apr 2004 France-Albert René .................... 1935-

14 Apr 2004 -             James Alix Michel ..................... 1944-

 

Prime Ministers

12 Nov 1970 - 28 Jun 1976 Sir James Richard Marie Mancham

                          (Chief Minister to 01 Oct 1975)

29 Jun 1976 - 05 Jun 1977 France-Albert René