The smallest country in Africa

The smallest country in Africa is Seychelles.

(English: Republic of Seychelles), referred to as Seychelles, is an archipelago country located in the Indian Ocean in East Africa. 1On June 29th, 976, Seychelles declared its independence and established the Republic of Seychelles as a member of the Commonwealth. Half of the territory is a nature reserve and enjoys the reputation of "tourist paradise".

Seychelles has an underdeveloped economy and a weak industrial and agricultural foundation. Most people are engaged in agriculture and fisheries, and there are many poultry and livestock. Most other national income depends on the consumption of inbound tourists. On March 20 15, it joined the World Trade Organization and officially became a member of South China Free Trade Zone in July.

20 1 1, Seychelles invited China to set up a military base on Mahe Island to strengthen the fight against piracy.

By 2065438+June 2007, the population of Seychelles was about 96000. The residents are mainly Bantu, Creole (mixed European and African), descendants of India and Pakistan, Chinese and descendants of Britain and France. The official languages are Creole, English and French. 90% of the residents believe in Catholicism, 4% believe in Islam, and the rest believe in Protestantism, Hinduism or other religions. [ 1]

nation

Sculpture of the wings of three birds

Sculpture of the wings of three birds

Seychelles is a multi-ethnic country. Residents are mainly composed of Bantu (African immigrants), Creoles (mixed-race Europeans and Africans), descendants of Indians and Pakistanis (Asian immigrants), descendants of Britain and France (European immigrants) and descendants of Chinese (Asian immigrants). The sculpture of three birds' wings stands in the circular square in front of city of victoria Independence Building, symbolizing that the national origin comes from Europe, Asia and Africa.