The document provides an overview of Seychelles, including: 1) Seychelles is an island country in the Indian Ocean consisting of over 100 islands. It was formerly a British colony that gained independence in 1976. 2) The economy relies heavily on tourism and fishing. Unemployment and poverty rates are higher than in the US. Infrastructure depends on imports of petroleum for energy and desalination plants for water. 3) There is no known risk of terrorism in the peaceful country. The population is around 96,000 and mainly speaks Creole, with influences from French, Indian, Chinese and Arab ethnic groups and religions.