| 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