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The colour blue depicts the sky and the sea that surrounds the Seychelles . Yellow is for the sun which gives light and life, red symbolises the people and their determination to work for the future in unity and love, whilst the white band represents social justice and harmony. The green depicts the land and natural environment. [4]
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| ...: National Emblem |
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The coat of arms of the Republic of Seychelles shows a shield, in which a turtle is located on green grounds. On the ground there is a coconut tree. Behind it there is a blue sea with two islands and a boat to be seen. The shield is enthroned by a silver helmet, on which a tropical bird is located before blue and white waves. The shield is supported by two white swordfish. Beneath the shield the motto of Seychelles is stated: "Finis Coronat Opus" (Latin for "The End Crowns the Work"). [3]
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| ...: National Flower |
These are sprays of white flowers with long spurs like the tails of tropicbirds. [6]
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| ...: Map & Brief Overview |
Click on the image to see the Map of Seychelles
Location of Seychelle : The Republic of the Seychelles is a small island nation in the western Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa .
Continent: Africa
Region: Eastern African
Capitol City: Victoria
How to get there: Seychelles is well connected by air as many airlines operate direct flights from Africa, Mauritius, London and Australia via Singapore. [5]
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| ...: Facts and Figures |
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Republic of Singapore |
Republic of Seychelles |
Area |
699.1 sq km |
455 sq km |
Population
(Approx.) |
4 Million |
87,476 |
People |
Chinese, Malay, Indian |
Mixed French, African, Indian,
Chinese, and Arab |
Languages |
English, Malay, Mandarin
and Tamil |
English, French, Creole |
Religion |
Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Taoism, Hindusim
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Roman Catholic , Protestant, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism |
Currency |
Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
Seychelles Rupee (SCR) |
National Day |
9th August |
18th June |
[2] [5]
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| ...: Olympic Participation |
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Seychelles has participated in the Olympic Games since 1980. Their popular summer sports include Athletics, Sailing and Swimming. No athlete from the Republic of Seychelles has won an Olympic medal, but the best performance came at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games when light-heavyweight boxer Roland Raforme won two matches to finish ninth from 34 starters in his class. [1] |
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| ...: Word Search Puzzle |
Click on the image to download puzzle
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| ...: Useful Links |
Seychelles Tourism Board : http://www.seychelles.com/
Official Website : http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/
Creole Language : http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/pages/vs_ie.htm
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| ..: Reference List |
1. Beijing 2008. NOC Biography - Seychelles. click here
2. EDB Singapore. Singapore Facts & Figures. click here
3. Government of Seychelles. National Ceremonies and Symbols. click here
4. Helicopter Seychelles. A History of Seychelles Flags. click here
5. PhraseBASE. Republic of Seychelles Statistics - Seychelles Facts and Information. click here
6. The Flower Expert. National Flowers - Facts and Interesting Information. click here
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