HISTORY

The islands were named after Jean Moreau de séchelles Louis XV, minister of Finance.

The islands were occasionally used by pirates until the French began to take control starting in  1756, the United Kingdom controlled the aislands between 1794 y 1811 and it was permanently inhabited by the British in 1814, it was an independent nation in 1976. 
Due to the island was controlled by the French and the British, sychelle´s population speaks English, French and their native language the criolle seychellense.

The first president was France-Albert René, he ruled from 1977 until April 14, 2004. 

The current president is Jame Alex Michel who was elected in July 31, 2006.

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