Dialing code +248
ISO 2 code SC
ISO 3 code SYC
Capital Victoria
Main Language English
Currency Rupee (SCR)
GDP $1.5 billion 182nd
Population 88,340 200th

Geography

Continent Africa
Location archipelago in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar
Land 455 km2 200th
Terrain Mahe Group is granitic narrow coastal strip rocky hilly; others are coral flat elevated reefs
Climate Tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May)
Natural Hazards Mahe Group is granitic narrow coastal strip rocky hilly; others are coral flat elevated reefs
Note: 41 granitic and about 75 coralline islands

Neighbouring Countries

History

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 MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term.
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Demographics

Life Expectancy 73.02 years 100th
Median Age 31.4 years 74th
Birth Rate 15.87 births/1,000 population 125th
Death Rate 6.93 births/1,000 population 124th
Sex Ratio 0.59 male(s)/female 193rd
Literacy 91.8% 106th
Population

88340

Transportation

Roadways 458 km 185th
Railways None km
Airports 15 142nd
Waterways None km
Heliports None
Airports paved 1 157th

Economy

Currency Rupee (SCR)
GDP $1.5 billion 182nd
GDP per capita (PPP) $17000 64th