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In 1986, an attempted coup led by the Seychelles Minister of Defence, Ogilvy Berlouis, caused President René to request assistance from India. In Operation Flowers are Blooming, the Indian naval vessel Vindhyagiri arrived in Port Victoria to help avert the coup. [25] Seychelles – English translation in German – Langenscheidt dictionary French-German" (in English, German, and French) . Retrieved 29 December 2018. File:Signataires de la Convention internationale sur la protection des droits de tous les travailleurs migrants et des membres de leur famille.PNG The end of the Seven Years' War, with France's loss of Canada and its status in India, caused the decline of the French East India Company, which had formerly controlled Mauritius. This settlement, and thus Seychelles, now came under direct royal authority. The new intendant of Mauritius, Pierre Poivre (1719–1786), was determined to break the Dutch monopoly of the lucrative spice trade; he thought Mahé would be perfect for spice cultivation.

Pantone from https://web.archive.org/web/20130516032932/https://www.mfa.gov.sc/uploads/files/filepath_39.pdf The new flag is made up of five oblique bands of blue, yellow, red, white and green (from left to right) representing a dynamic young country moving into a new future. SABC (14 June 2011). "TRC Episode 74, Part 05". Archived from the original on 14 May 2018 – via YouTube. The new flag of the Seychelles was adopted for the new era of the multiparty system. The old (second) flag was based on the flag of the Progressive Party (or something like that) led by Albert Rene (President), which was the same but with blue in the top (and not red). The new flag includes the colours of all (or principal) parties of the country.Main article: History of Seychelles The first Europeans to discover the Seychelles were the 4th Portuguese India Armada, led by Vasco da Gama. The Seychelles flag has witnessed a compelling evolution, reflecting the nation’s journey, aspirations, and shifting identity. a b c d "World Economic Outlook Database, October 2023 Edition. (Seychelles)". IMF.org. International Monetary Fund. 10 October 2023 . Retrieved 27 October 2023.

Britain eventually assumed full control upon the surrender of Mauritius in 1810, formalised in 1814 at the Treaty of Paris. Seychelles became a crown colony separate from Mauritius in 1903. Elections in Seychelles were held in 1966 and 1970.

Five oblique bands of blue, yellow, red, white, and green radiating from the bottom of the hoist side. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Find sources: "Seychelles"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( November 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Find sources: "History of Seychelles"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( February 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) See also: Indo-Seychellois, Sino-Seychellois, Seychellois Creole people, Seychellois Creole, and Franco-Seychellois Skyline of Victoria, capital and largest city of Seychelles

New National Symbols of the Republic of Seychelles - Republic of Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04 . Retrieved 2014-09-15.

Main article: Economy of Seychelles The sailfish at Mahé Beach Colourful skirts at Seychelles market