Key data Republic of Seychelles

Head of state: James Alix Michel (President)
Head of government: James Alix Michel
Form of government: Republic
Area: 455 km2
Capital: Victoria
Population: 81'000
Religions: 90% Catholics, 8% Anglicans, 2% other
Languages: English, French, Creole
Currency: Seychelles rupee (SCR)
Gross domestic product (BIP) 2007: USD 678 m
Change against previous year: -1.5%
Gdp per person 2007: USD 8,110.4
Swiss colony 2006: 75 persons
Swiss exports 2006: CHF 1.24 m
Change against previous year: -33%
Swiss imports 2006: CHF 0.43 m
Change against previous year: -34.5%