Seychelles

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Official Name
Republic of Seychelles
Population Full

98,100 (2019 census)

General Remarks
Includes Aldabra, Farquhar, Des Roches; 92 islands
Principal Languages
English, French, Seychelles French Creole
Literacy Rate
96% (2018 UNESCO)
International Conventions
ACHPR (1992), CDE (2010), CPPDCE (2008), CSICH (2005), ICCPR (1992), UNCRPD (2009)
General References
Bickerton 1988, Holm 1989
Deaf Population
600
Language Counts
The number of established languages listed for Seychelles is 4. All are living languages. Of these, 2 are indigenous and 2 are non-indigenous. Furthermore, 3 are institutional and 1 is vigorous.