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Following the 1974 election, negotiations with the British resulted in an agreement by which Seychelles became a sovereign republic on June 29, 1976. The SDP and SPUP formed a coalition government in June 1975 to lead Seychelles to independence.
Seychelles is an archipelagic island country in the Indian Ocean at the eastern edge of the Somali Sea. The country consists of 115 islands. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) east of mainland Africa.
Seychelles was uninhabited prior to being encountered by Europeans in the 16th century. It faced competing French and British interests until coming under full British control in the late 18th century. Since proclaiming independence from the United Kingdom in 1976, Seychelles has developed from a largely agricultural society to a market-based diversified economy, characterized by rapidly rising service, public sector, and tourism activities.
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Depicts the coat of arms of Seychelles, country name above, date below. REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES |
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Depicts a scenic view of Seychelles Island with palm trees in the background. On the beach, notable elements include the famous Coco-de-Mer, Victoria Clock Tower, and Aldabra giant tortoise. The inscription of the occasion and date appears above, with the denomination below. 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE |
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Declaration of the Independence
35th Anniversary
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Declaration of the Independence
35th Anniversary