Seychelles

Languages:

Seychelles, an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, has three official languages: Seychellois Creole, English, and French. Seychellois Creole, a French-based creole language, is spoken by the majority of the population as their first language. English and French are used in administration, education, and media, with English being the primary language of instruction in schools. The linguistic landscape of Seychelles reflects the nation's diverse cultural heritage and history of colonization.

Religion:

Religion in Seychelles is predominantly Christian, with approximately 89.1% of the population adhering to Christianity. Among Christians, Roman Catholics constitute the largest denomination (76.2%), followed by various Protestant groups (10.6%), including Anglicans, Seventh-day Adventists, and Pentecostals. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and other religious communities include Hindus (2.4%), Muslims (1.6%), and practitioners of traditional African religions and other faiths (0.5%). The remaining portion of the population, approximately 6.4%, identifies as non-religious or as having no specific religious affiliation.

Ethnic Groups:

predominantly Creole (mainly of East African and Malagasy heritage); also French, Indian, Chinese, and Arab populations