Seicheles - Governo - Perfil - 2003

Capital

Victoria

Independência

29 Junho 1976 (from UK)

Feriado nacional

Constitution Day (National Day), 18 Junho (1993)

Constitución

18 Junho 1993

Sufrágio

17 anos de idade; universal

Poder Executivo

chefe do estado: Presidente France Albert RENE (desde 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabeça de governo: Presidente France Albert RENE (desde 5 June 1977); note - the president is both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 31 August-2 September 2001 (next to be held NA 2006)
election results: France Albert RENE reelected president; percent of vote - France Albert RENE (SPPF) 54.19%, Wavel RAMKALAWAN (UO) 44.95%, Philippe BOULLE 0.86%; note - the first time that presidential elections have been held separately from legislative elections