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History of the Seychelles<\/h1>\n

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1502<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

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First Europeans to have discovered the islands are the Portuguese.<\/h3>\n

In 1502, a Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, dropped anchor at the Amirantes (islands part of the Outer Island Group of Seychelles).
However, Portuguese navigators did not think of settling in the Seychelles archipelago.<\/p>\n

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1609<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

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First recorded landing<\/h3>\n

Seychelles was known by sailors, traders and Arab navigators for many centuries, but the islands remained completely uninhabited until the first recorded landing in 1609 by the British East India Company.<\/p>\n

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1756<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

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The French took over the islands<\/h3>\n

To ensure the arrival of its merchant ships in India, France led an expedition to the Seychelles in 1742. At the time, Governor Bertrand Fran\u00e7ois Mah\u00e9 de la Bourdonnais came to settle in present-day Mauritius. Two years later, Commander Lazarre Picault explored the archipelago and named it Mah\u00e9 in honor of the governor. It was in 1756 that the French took over the islands, which they baptized S\u00e9chelles in honor of the Minister of Finance under the kingdom of Louis XV – Jean Moreau de S\u00e9chelles, later changed by the British to Seychelles.<\/p>\n

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1814<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

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The surrender of the archipelago to the British<\/h3>\n

War between France and Britain led to the surrender of the archipelago to the British in 1810, and it was formally ceded to Great Britain by the Treaty of Paris in 1814.<\/p>\n

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1903<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

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Seychelles became a separate British Crown Colony<\/h3>\n

Throughout the 19th century the population increased, and Seychelles produced high quality cotton.
The abolition of slavery in the 1830s (law voted in London) deprived the islands of their labour force and compelled them to switch from raising cotton and grains to cultivating less-labour-intensive crops such as coconut, vanilla, and cinnamon. By the end of the century export of guano improved the islands economy and in 1903 Seychelles became a separate British Crown Colony.<\/p>\n

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1976<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n

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The<\/span> Seychelles became independent<\/h3>\n

After the two World Wars, modern conveniences and communications were introduced to the Seychelles.
In 1963 the United States leased an area on the main island, Mah\u00e9, and built an air force satellite, this brought regular air travel to Seychelles, and tourism as well.
On June 29, 1976 the Seychelles became independent, and the first president elected was James R. Mancham.<\/p>\n

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The Seychelles today<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Today the archipelago, due to this cultural diversity and history, have become the fascinating and dream destination for many.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the tourism and fishing industry are the main sources of income of the Seychelles. In order to preserve its natural beauty, 42% of its territorial area is protected as national parks and reserves. What is more, the government plans to further expand these protected areas in order to preserve this piece of paradise for the generations to come.<\/p>\n

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Consulate<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

About Consulate<\/a>
Emergency assistance<\/a>
Consular Services to seychelles citizens<\/a><\/p>\n

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Seychelles<\/h4>\n

History<\/a>
G\u00e9ography & Climate<\/a>
Government<\/a>
Society & Culture<\/a>
National Development Strategy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Business<\/h4>\n

Reasons to invest<\/a>
Key Sectors<\/a>
Invest in the Seychelles<\/a><\/p>\n

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Travel<\/h4>\n

Entry requirements<\/a>
Activities<\/a>
Recommendations<\/a><\/p>\n

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Education<\/h4>\n

Study in Seychelles<\/a>
Study in Switzerland<\/a><\/p>\n

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Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles<\/strong><\/h4>\n

in Switzerland<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Embassy of the Republic of Seychelles<\/h4>\n

in Belgium<\/h4>\n

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