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 Seychelles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seychelles, officially the Republic of Seychelles (pronounced /seɪˈʃel/ or /seɪˈʃelz/; French: République des Seychelles, pronounced /seʃɛl/; Creole: Repiblik Sesel), is an archipelago nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some 1,600 km east of mainland Africa, northeast of the island of Madagascar.
The fl market value of the Seychelles rupee is half the official exchange rate; without a devaluation of the currency the tourist sector should remain sluggish as tourists seek cheaper destinations such as nearby Comoros and Madagascar.
The early colonial history of Seychelles is infamous for the disappearance of most of the giant tortoises from the granitic islands, felling of coastal and mid-level forests and extinction of species such as the Chesnut flanked white eye, the Seychelles parakeet and the saltwater crocodile (caiman).
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 Seychelles - MSN Encarta
Seychelles, island republic in the western Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar.
The population of the Seychelles (2006 estimate) is 81,541.
Tourism and tuna fishing are the principal drivers of the Seychelles economy.
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The Republic of Seychelles is an island nation in the 7 Indian Ocean, some 1 1,600 km east of 0 mainland Africa, northeast of 1 the island of 6 Madagascar.
The 7 Seychelles became a crown 8 colony separate from Mauritius in 1903 and 3 independence was granted 4 in 1976, with the 2 country remaining a member 1 of the Commonwealth 1 of Nations.
The fl 8 market value of the 1 Seychelles rupee is half 6 the official exchange rate; 1 without a devaluation of 8 the currency the 7 tourist sector should 6 remain sluggish as 3 tourists seek cheaper destinations 8 such as nearby Comoros, 6 Mauritius, and Madagascar.
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 Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Republic of Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean some 1 600 km east of Africa northeast of the island of Madagascar.
The fl market value of the Seychelles rupee is half the official exchange rate; a devaluation of the currency the tourist should remain sluggish as tourists seek cheaper such as nearby Comoros Mauritius and Madagascar.
As the islands of the Seychelles had indigenous population the current Seychellois are composed immigrants mostly of French African Indian and Chinese descent.
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 Seychelles ,Yacht charter, Boat rental : Praslin, Mahe, Amirantes
The Seychelles are located about 600 miles from the east coast of Africa.
Seychelles is one of the rare spots on earth protected from pollution.
The biggest island of the Seychelles shelters the capital Victoria and 90% of the population.
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 Seychelles rupee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rupee is the currency of the Seychelles, divided into 100 cents.
The Seychelles rupee was introduced in 1914, replacing, at par, the Mauritian rupee which had circulated in the Seychelles since 1877.
Reason: became a separate crown colony in 1903
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seychelles_rupee   (121 words)

  
 Seychelles Offshore
The Seychelles are a group of 115 small islands and coral reefs located in the Indian Ocean to the north of Madagascar.
Seychelles International Airport is one of the finest in the Indian Ocean region.
The Seychelles was granted independence from Britain in 1976 and has continued to enjoy major economic, social and political development.
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 Seychelles - ECONOMY
Seychelles traditionally has run a large trade deficit because of the need to import nearly all manufactured and most agricultural commodities.
The Seychelles government had leased one purse seiner to profit more directly from the tuna industry, and is building ten seiners, but the project has encountered financial difficulties.
Seychelles is unable to carry out naval and air surveillance of possible illegal fishing, especially in more remote parts of the EEZ.
www.mongabay.com /reference/country_studies/seychelles/ECONOMY.html   (3768 words)

  
 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
Seychelles is classed as an upper middle-income country and has met many of the UN Millenium Development Goals.
Seychelles follows a non-aligned foreign policy and aims to promote its reputation as a safe and secure tourist destination and a leader in environmental and conservationist matters.
In January 2006, however, the decision was announced to reopen the Seychelles Embassy in Brussels in the context of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU).
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 Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Seychelles and Mauritius were given to England by the Treaty of Paris in 1814.
Seychelles became independant and members of the Commonwealth in 1976, with James MANCHAM (from Democratic Party) as Prime Minister.In 1977, France Albert RENE organized a coup d'etat and became President of the Republic with a single party : the Socialist Party.
The Republic of Seychelles exists since the 29th of june 1976.
www.seychelles.net /sey-info/seychelles.htm   (533 words)

  
 Seychelles Scuba Diving and Travel
The isolated nature of the Seychelles has given rise to the evolution of many unique species of flora and fauna, including the coco-de-mer palm and unique varieties of orchid, giant tortoise, gecko, chameleon and 'flying fox' (fruitbat).
The Seychelles customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning the temporary import to or export from the Seychelles of items such as firearms, spear-fishing equipment, and fruits and vegetables.
Medical facilities in the Seychelles are limited, especially in the isolated islands where doctors are often unavailable.
www.deepdiversions.com /destinations/indianocean/seychelles.htm   (1433 words)

  
 Seychelles Travel Information - Practicalities:  Money, Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The unit of currency is the Seychelles Rupee (SR) which is divided into 100 cents.
A maximum of 1000 Seychelles rupees may be exported.
Rupees can not be used by visitors for business transactions such as car rental, restaurants, excursions and so on; all such must be paid for in hard currency such as dollars, pounds, francs or marks.
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 Seychelles weather, creole cuisine, Seychelles rupee, all the information you need for your Indian Ocean holidays with ...
Seychelles is currently free from any tropical diseases, and no vaccinations certificates are required for clients entering Seychelles, other than if you are entering Seychelles from or have passed through a Yellow Fever infected country.
Hotel accommodation in the Seychelles is generally regarded as being charming and relaxed, rather than sophisticated and pretentious.
Seychelles Travel staff have lived in the Seychelles for many years and are able to provide a wealth of experience and knowledge to clients when choosing a hotel or island.
www.holidayinseychelles.co.uk /before_you_travel.asp   (358 words)

  
 Seychelles
Seychelles’ legal system is based on English common law, French civil law, and customary law.
Seychelles Rupee (1 USD = 6.06310 SCR as of May 15, 2002).
The SITZ is bound only by the Seychelles Trade Zone Act and is not obliged to adhere to labor, property, tax, business, or immigration laws.
www.erieri.co.uk /freedata/HRCodes/SEYCHELLES.htm   (1358 words)

  
 Offshore Companies: African & Indian Ocean: Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Seychelles group of islands in the Indian Ocean comprises over one hundred named islands, most being situated between four and five degrees south of the equator.
The Seychelles has a population of around 80,000, descended primarily from French settlers, Africans, British sailors and traders from India, China and the Middle East.
The Seychelles International Airport with its 3 km runway, and modern passenger and cargo facilities, is one of the finest in the Indian Ocean region.
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 Economy and Investment in the Seychelles
The Seychelles are a group of 115 islands in the centre of the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 km east of Africa and to the north of Madagascar, lying mostly between 4 and 5 degrees south of the equator.
Seychelles is a member of the Commonwealth, the UN, the OAU, and the Non-Aligned Movement, as well as a large number of other international bodies.
The Seychelles rupee is currently fixed to the US dollar at a rate of R5.5, and the Bank does not expect this to change with the lifting of exchange controls.
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 The Seychelles - Visitor and travellers Information
Although the Seychelles Islands lie close to the Equator, their maritime situation results in coastal temperature that are fairly constant at about 26.6°C (80°F), throughout the year.
No-one needs a visa to enter the Seychelles but a passport, valid for at least 6 months is required by all.
If you need medical care whilst in the Seychelles, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment through your insurance company.
www.africaguide.com /country/seychel/info.htm   (642 words)

  
 Seychelles International Business Companies and related information :: ocra
Seychelles International Business Companies are useful alternatives to offshore companies established in jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands.
Seychelles is one of the fastest IBC registrar in the world.
Industrial fishing is on the increase.The rapidly expanding financial sector, linked to the establishment of the Seychelles International Business Authority and a suite of progressive laws facilitating the establishment of offshore structures and encouraging inward investment, is now a significant element of the economy.
www.ocra-seychelles.com /seychelles_ibc/seychellesibc.asp   (1033 words)

  
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Seychelles CPF Objective: Promote environmental sustainability of economic Sustainable national and regional oil spill response Ministry of Environment Adoption of legal and legislative framework for ratification activities and environmental protection - (a) ensure that infrastructure capacity in place.
The governments of Seychelles and Mauritius have initiated national contingency planning to facilitate their national response to an oil spill emergency and have in addition, started to develop national legal and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance with the relevant international conventions, and to build some oil spill response capacity.
Seychelles and Mauritius would develop limited national capacity primarily for dealing with problems arising in their home territories, so may be able to respond adequately to Tier 1 oil spills.
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 Seychelles Rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Seychelles Rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
The monetary unit of the Seychelles is the Seychelles rupee (5.46 rupees equalled US$1; early 2005).
Indian Rupee, Mauritian Rupee, Nepalese Rupee, Pakistani Rupee, Seychelles Rupee, Sri Lankan Rupee
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 The Wisdom of Mankind on Seychelles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Seychelles has been appointed as the lead speaker of the Asia Caribbean Pacific (ACP) ambassadorial committee for fisheries and will be responsible to spearhead negotiations to finalise the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union....
Seychelles is known for success stories in protecting its flora and fauna.
The granitic islands of Seychelles were once thought to have at least three distinct species of giant tortoises but recent genetic research on living as well as preserved specimens has shown they are all of Aldabra origin.
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 rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
The basic monetary unit is the Pakistani rupee, consisting of 100 paisa (58.26 rupees equal US$1; 2004 average).
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 Seychelles - Gurupedia
The Republic of Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, some 1,600 km east of mainland
While Arab traders were probably the first to visit the uninhabited Seychelles, the first recorded sighting of them took place in 1505, by the
As the islands of the Seychelles had no indigenous population, the current Seychellois are composed of immigrants, mostly of French, African,
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 Seychelles - Republic of Seychelles - Country Profile - Repiblik Sesel
The Seychelles are definitely one of the world's most beautiful tropical island destinations.
Some say that the uninhabited islands of Seychelles were sighted by Vasco de Gama in 1502, however recorded landings did not occur until 1609.
Languages: Official languages are Seychelles Creole (kreol seselwa), English, and French.
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 Seychelles travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Seychelles are a group of about 90 islands in the Indian Ocean that lie off the coast of East Africa, northeast of Madagascar.
The Seychelles were disputed between France and Great Britain during the age of colonialism, with Britain ending up in control in 1814.
The most refined resort in the Seychelles A garden-island, forgotten playground of the gods A few sparkling spots on the map of the world… 115 coral and granite islands spread in the Indian Ocean, each with its own legend and mystery.
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 Seychelles: Sex & Politics In The Garden Of Eden
Seychelles restricts the number of tourists here to 150,000 a year (30% of the workforce are employed in tourism industry which also accounts for 70% of the GDP) through high air fares and hotel rates.
The Seychelles Rupee is pegged at an artificially high level which has come under immense pressure after September 11, 2001, which seriously impacted tourist numbers.
Tourism comprised 70% of the country’s GDP and tourist arrivals have declined by 27% in 2002.
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 Passport Express
The Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa.
Customs Regulations: The Seychelles customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning the temporary import to or export from the Seychelles of items such as firearms, spear-fishing equipment, and fruits and vegetables.
U.S. citizens visiting or residing in the Seychelles are encouraged to register at the Consular Agency and to obtain updated information on travel and security in the Seychelles.
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 DiveTravel.com / Seychelles Diving Tours, Seychelles Scuba Tours, Seychelles Dive Adventures
The Seychelles consist of 92 islands located in the Indian Ocean 575 miles northeast of Madagascar and 1000 miles due east of Mombasa, Kenya.
Geologists say the Seychelles are formed of pre-Cambrian granite more than 650 million years old, while the outlying islands are fossilized coral.
In addition, the Seychelles are known for their giant tortoises.
www.divetravel.com /destinations/seychelles.asp   (356 words)

  
 Seychelles frequent questions
The Seychelles are currently free from any tropical diseases and therefore no vaccinations are required.
The Seychelles Rupee is divided into 100 cents.
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 CRUISING AREAS : Mediterranean, Caribbean, Seychelles, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Pacific, South East Asia
The Seychelles is situated 4 Degrees South of the Equator in the Indian Ocean.
Seychelles lies outside the cyclone belt and enjoys stable weather year round with a mean maximum temperature of 29ºC and 12 hours of daylight.
Seychelles waters are a paradise for game fishing although it's a relatively new sport in the islands.
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