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Seychelles

Capital : Victoria

Land Area : 445 sq km

Head of Government : President James Michel (since 14 April 2004)

Population : 81,188 (July 2005 est.)

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

Major Religion(s) : Roman Catholic 82.3%, Anglican 6.4%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.1%, other Christian 3.4%, Hindu 2.1%, Muslim 1.1%, other non-Christian 1.5%, unspecified 1.5%, none 0.6% (2002 census)

Date of Joining : 1976

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