Seychelles

Population: 79,715 (July 2001 est.)

Languages: English (official), French (official), Creole

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.

Currency: Seychelles rupee (SCR, No information)

Data from CIA World Factbook. Click on CIA link for more. Click on map or flag for larger images.