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Seychelles
Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, is east of mainland Africa. Nearby island countries and territories include the Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the French overseas departments of Mayotte and Réunion to the south; and Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago (administered by the United Kingdom as the British Indian Ocean Territory) to the east. It is the least populated sovereign African country, with an estimated 2020 population of 98,462. Seychelles was uninhabited prior to being encountered by Europeans in the 16th century. It faced competing French and British interests until coming under full British control in the late 18th century. Since proclaiming independence from the United Kingdom in 1976, it has developed from a largely agricultural societ ...
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Victoria, Seychelles
Victoria () is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Seychelles, situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé island, the archipelago's main island. The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government. In 2010, the population of Greater Victoria (including the suburbs) was 26,450 (26.66%) out of the country's total population of 99,202. History The area that would become Victoria was originally settled in 1778 by French colonists after they claimed the island in 1756. The town was called ''L'Établissement'' until 1841 when it was renamed to Victoria by the British, after Queen Victoria. Economy Tourism is an important sector of the economy. The principal exports of Victoria are vanilla, coconuts, coconut oil, fish and guano. Education The Mont Fleuri campus of the University of Seychelles is in Victoria. Culture Attractions in the city include a clocktower modelled on Little Ben in London, the courthouse, the Botanical Gardens, th ...
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National Assembly (Seychelles)
, legislature = 7th National Assembly , logo_pic = Logo of the National Assembly of Seychelles.svg , logo_res = 170px , logo_alt = Logo of the National Assembly of Seychelles. , logo_caption = Logo of the National Assembly of Seychelles. , house_type = Unicameral , jurisdiction = , term_limits = , foundation = , disbanded = , preceded_by = People's Assembly of Seychelles , succeeded_by = , new_session = , leader1_type = Speaker , leader1 = Roger Mancienne , leader1_term = Roger Mancienne , party1 = LDS , election1 = 28 October 2020 , leader2_type = Deputy Speaker , leader2 = Gervais Henrie , party2 = LDS , election2 = 28 October 2020 , leader3_type = Leader of Government Business , leader3 = Bernard Georges , party3 = LDS , election3 = 28 October 2019 , leader4_type = Leader of the Opposition , leader4 = Sebastien Pillay , party4 = US , election4 = 28 octobre 2020 , seats = 35 , structure1 = Seychelles 2020 Parliament after elections.svg ...
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President Of Seychelles
This article contains a list of President (government title), presidents of the Republic of Seychelles. Presidents (1976–present) :Notes Timeline Latest election See also *Seychelles **Politics of Seychelles **List of colonial governors of Seychelles **Vice-President of Seychelles **Prime Minister of Seychelles *Lists of office-holders References External linksWorld Statesmen – Seychelles
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Wavel Ramkalawan
Wavel Ramkalawan (born 15 March 1959) is a Seychellois politician and Anglican priest who has been serving as the president of Seychelles since 26 October 2020. Ramkalawan was an opposition MP from 1993 to 2011 and 2016 to 2020. He also served as the Leader of the Opposition from 1998 to 2011 and 2016 to 2020. On 25 October 2020, Ramkalawan won the presidential election, the country's first such victory for an opposition candidate since independence, marking its first successful peaceful transition of power. Early life Wavel Ramkalawan was born in Mahé, the principal island of Seychelles. He was born into a modest family, the youngest of three children. His grandfather was from Bihar, India. His father was a tinsmith while his mother was a teacher. Ramkalawan's primary and secondary education were at Seychelles College, the elite boys' school of the country. Ramkalawan was ordained as a priest in 1985 following theological studies at St Paul's Theological College, Mauritius ...
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Vice-President Of Seychelles
The vice-president of Seychelles is the second highest political office in the Seychelles. The position was created in 1996. Vice-Presidents of Seychelles (1996–present) :Notes Timeline See also *Seychelles ** Politics of Seychelles **List of colonial governors of Seychelles ** List of presidents of Seychelles **Prime Minister of Seychelles * Lists of office-holders References External linksWorld Statesmen – Seychelles {{SeychellesPresidentsandPMs Seychelles Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, ... * Vice presidents 1996 establishments in Seychelles ...
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