Country Profile

Formal Name:   Republic of Seychelles 
Local Name:   Repiblik Sesel
Government:   Republic
Structure:   25 administrative regions that comprise all of the inner islands
Formation:   29 June 1976 (independence from the UK)
Motto:   Finis Coronat Opus (The End Crowns the Work)
Anthem:   Koste Seselwa (Join together all Seychellois)
Languages:   Seychellois Creole, English, French
Population:   84,000
Area:   451 km2 (197th)
Currency:   Seychellois rupee (SCR)
Capital:   Victoria (25,000)