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Republic of Seychelles Capital City: Victoria Population: 73000 (1995) Size: 110 square miles (284.9 square kilometers) Factsheet - References - Current Online News Seychelles Factsheet Official (or unofficial) Website: http://www.seychelles-online.com.sc/online/republic/gov.html Currency: Seychelles rupee Language(s): English and French Natural Resources: Fish, cinnamon, copra, vanilla, fishing (especially tuna) and tourism Government: The president who is also the head government is elected for a five-year term along with the aid of the council of ministers. The legislative assembly has 35-members. Seychelles is divided into 23 administrative districts. Maps: Relief Map Reference Sources: Seychelles directory Seychelles study from US Library of Congress Seychelles key facts (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues) Seychelles information from OneWorld (content and links to other sites) Seychelles information from World Information (key facts, profile, visitor guide, weather, map, news, directory, key indicators, and more) Online News Sources: allAfrica.com: Seychelles - Top News Other Seychelles consists of approximately 100 islands in the Indian Ocean, 600 mi ( 970 km) north of Madagascar and 1,000 mi or 1,600 km east of Mombasa, Kenya.