Seychelles is an island country in the Indian Ocean off East Africa. It has a population of around 96,000 people and was formerly a British colony, gaining independence in 1976. The economy relies heavily on tourism and fishing. While GDP per capita is high relative to other African nations, there are still issues with poverty, income inequality, and a lack of employment opportunities outside of the tourism and fishing industries. Infrastructure has been developed for transportation, utilities, and telecommunications to support the country's economic needs.

1. ASHAR R. CORBETT MAY 25TH, 2021
Seychelles:
Country in East Africa

3. Geography
Seychelles: Indian Ocean Islands
Seychelles Jungle

4. Climate

5. • Chief of State: President Wavel
Ramkalawan
• Head of Government: President Wavel
Ramkalawan
• Government type: Republic
• Follows separation of powers: Executive,
Legislative, and Judicial.
• Formerly a British colony, Seychelles
gained independence on June 29, 1976.
Government
Structure
Seychelles Coat of Arms

6. • Seychelles Rupee (SCR)
• 1 Seychellois Rupee equals 0.061 United
States Dollar
Currency

7. Seychelles GDP (Trend)
Seychelles GDP Annual Growth Rate

8. GDP per Capita

9. Distribution of Wealth
• Service-oriented mixed economy.
• Some citizens still rely on subsistence farming.
• Economy centered around tourism/government regulated
• Fishing and the processing of natural resources
• Income inequality is rampant

10. Enemies or
Terrorism
Occurrences

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Median Household
Income
Seychelles United States
4% 6%
25%
14%
0.0%
7.5%
15.0%
22.5%
30.0%
37.5%
Seychelles United States
Unemployment Rate Poverty Rate
Labor Force Composition
3% 23
%
74
%
Agriculture Industry
Services

12. Inflation Rate (trend)

13. • Power: Seychelles depend heavily on the
import of refined petroleum for domestic
and commercial energy consumption
needs.
• Water: The principle source of clean water
on the main islands of Seychelles is
numerous fresh water rivers and streams.
There are four desalination plants- 2 Mahè
Island, 1 Praslin, and 1 La Digue.
• Telecoms: There are 321 main telephone
lines, 1,457 mobile phone subscriptions,
and 432 internet users per 1,000 people.
• Transportation: The country restricts car
ownership through an annual quota
system for auto imports.
Infrastructure :
Transport & Utilities

14. • Refined Petroleum ($262)
• Processed Fish ($225M)
• Non-Fillet Frozen Fish ($207M)
• Recreational Boats ($165M)
• Rolled Tobacco ($15.8M)
Main
Exports

15. • Recreational Boats ($343M)
• Refined Petroleum ($226M)
• Non-Fillet Frozen Fish ($81.1M)
• Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft
($72.8M)
• Cars ($26.1M)
Main
Imports

16. • Population: 96,387
• Ethnic Groups: Creole, French, Indian,
Chinese, and Arab
• Language: Seychellois Creole 89.1%,
English 5.1%, other 3.8%, unspecified
1.4%, French 0.7%.
• Religion: Roman Catholic 76.2%,
Protestant 10.5%, Anglican 6.1%,
Pentecostal Assembly 1.5%, Seventh Day
Adventist 1.2%, other Protestant 1.7%,
other Christian 2.4%, Hindu 2.4%, Muslim
1.6%, other non-Christian 1.1%,
unspecified 4.8%, none 0.9%
Population
Demographics

17. Cost to get there!

18. • Costs and Tax Incentives: Must talk to Film
Fixer for budget/ None
• Drone: Recreational: No permit, Commercial:
Permit
• Visa and Work Permits: All foreign nationals
visiting are granted visa free access. Visitors
permit valid for stays of up to 90 days, is
issued on arrival.
Regulations
for Filming

19. • Because I am a trusty Shellback, “Son of Neptune”.
• I visited Seychelles in 2013 during my service in the U.S
Navy
• It was the most beautiful place I’ve ever laid my eyes on.
• I really want to go back so I can have the full experience
(3 days wasn’t enough)
• Share a place with people, who probably never heard of
the island.
Why select
your Country?

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