History of Seychelles

Seychelles is a relatively young nation, which probably his first regulation back to 1770, when the islands were initially by the French colonists, the head of a small proportion of whites, Indians and Africans. The islands remained in French hands until the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, the development of humble beginnings to a population of 3500 at the time of the Seychelles was in Britain under the Treaty, Paris 1814.

During this time, the Seychelles have come, the illumination of the political directors such as Peter Pepper, the brilliant policy of the governor Quinssy and QUEAU course, the terrible impact of the French Revolution.

Under the British, in the Seychelles has a population of about 7000 until 1825. Important areas during this period were the production of coconuts, agriculture, cotton and sugarcane. During this time Seychelles was also the creation of Victoria as its capital, the exiled many troublemakers and colorful of the empire, the devastating damage caused by the famous avalanches of 1862 and the economic impact of the abolition of slavery.

Seychelles to independence from Britain in 1976 and became a republic within the Commonwealth. After a period of single party rule by the government of Mr. France Albert Rene, from December 4, 1991, President Rene announced a return to multi-party system, the system of government, 1993 was the first presidential and parliamentary elections were held multi-party elections in Under a new constitution by President René was victorious. President Rene also has the 1998 and 2003 before transferring to the elections as President James Alix Michel in June 2004.

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