Head of state: James Alix Michel (President)
Head of government: James Alix Michel
Form of government: Republic
Area: 455 km2
Capital: Victoria
Population: 84,000
Religions: 90% Catholics, 8% Anglicans, 2% other
Languages: English, French, Creole
Currency: Seychelles rupee (SCR)
Gross domestic product (BIP) 2010: USD 919 m
Change against previous year: +26.2%
Gdp per person 2010: USD 980
Swiss colony 2010: 90 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 2.29 m
Change against previous year: -99.1%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 3.16 m
Change against previous year: -21.9%