Seychelles
Seychelles is a state in Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands (Central and Southern Africa) that has existed since 1976 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
Uninhabited until French settlers arrived in 1770, the islands passed to Britain in 1814 and became independent in 1976. France-Albert René's coup in 1977 began a one-party era that lasted until 1993.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1976 CE to the present
- Duration
- 49 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands, Central and Southern Africa
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Victoria
Events in Central and Southern Africa during its time
- Rwandan genocide
- Mandela elected president
Neighbours in Central and Southern Africa
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
- Madagascar
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Angola
- Mozambique
- Zimbabwe
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Seychelles exist?
1976 CE to the present, about 49 years.
Where was Seychelles?
Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands, in Central and Southern Africa. Its capital was Victoria.
What language did Seychelles speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.