Seychelles National Flag 5ft x 3ft

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These evolutions, whether the addition of the schooner symbolizing inter-island traffic or the color transitions echoing the national flag, encapsulate Seychelles’ rich history and evolving identity. Main article: Tourism in Seychelles Beach resort at Seychelles Aircraft at Seychelles International Airport The early (pre-European colonisation) history of Isle de Séchelles or Seychelles is unknown. Austronesians from Borneo, who eventually settled on Madagascar, perhaps lingered here circa 200-300 AD. Arab navigators, on trading voyages across the Indian Ocean, were probably aware of the islands, although they did not settle them. Our History". National Assembly of Seychelles. Archived from the original on 28 June 2012 . Retrieved 12 May 2012. The Seychelles flag was first adopted in 1996. It has five bands of colour, radiating from the bottom-left corner of the flag. The coloured bands are blue, yellow, red, white and green.

In 1771, Poivre sent Antoine Gillot to Seychelles to establish a spice garden. By August 1772, Du Barré's people had abandoned St Anne and moved to Mahé or returned home. Gillot worked on at Anse Royale, establishing nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and pepper plants. There are 13 coral islands in the Farquhar Group, south-southwest of the Amirantes: Farquhar Atoll (comprising 10 islands—Bancs de Sable, Déposés, Île aux Goëlettes, Lapins, Île du Milieu, North Manaha, South Manaha, Middle Manaha, North Island and South Island), Providence Atoll (comprising two islands—Providence and Bancs Providence) and St Pierre.Fauvel, Albert-Auguste. "Unpublished Documents on the History of the Seychelles Islands Anterior to 1810". Government Printing Office, Mahé, Seychelles, via the World Digital Library. Archived from the original on 2014-07-07 . Retrieved 2014-06-19. In 1768, Nicolas Dufresne arranged a commercial venture, sending ships to collect timber and tortoises from the Seychelles. During this expedition, French sovereignty was extended to cover all the islands of the granitic group on Christmas Day. In 1976, Seychelles gained independence from the United Kingdom and became a republic. It has since become a member of the Commonwealth. [19] In the 1970s Seychelles was "the place to be seen, a playground for film stars and the international jet set". [20] In 1977, a coup d'état by France Albert René ousted the first president of the republic, James Mancham. [21] René discouraged over-dependence on tourism and declared that he wanted "to keep Seychelles for the Seychellois". [20]

The literacy rate for school-age children rose to more than 90% by the late 1980s. Many older Seychellois had not been taught to read or write in their childhood; adult education classes helped raise adult literacy from 60% to a claimed 96% in 2020. [99] The National Flag of Seychelles features five oblique bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, red, white, and green (bottom) radiating from the lower corner of the flag towards the hoist side and then diverge as the move towards the other end. The oblique bands represent the dynamism with which the country is moving into the future. The blue color symbolizes the sea and the sky surrounding the islands of Seychelles. The yellow color represents the sun and its power to sustain life on Earth. The red color is for the determination and courage of the people of Seychelles who work in unity to ensure a bright future for the country. The white is a symbol of harmony and social justice. The green color of the national flag represents the natural environment and land of Seychelles. The red, white and green are the official colors of the SPUP (Seychelles People’s United Party) while the blue and yellow are colors of the country's democratic party (Seychelles Democratic Party). The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 1:2. History of the Flag of Seychelles Before gaining independence in 1976, Seychelles didn’t have a distinct national flag. During colonial times, the islands used the British Blue Ensign with the colony’s badge on the fly as a British colony. The old flag of Seychelles (1977–1996), representing an earlier period of national identity. The flag of Seychelles is a vibrant tapestry that intertwines the nation’s core values and natural beauty. The blue symbolizes its maritime connection, while the bright yellow reflects optimism and the nation’s sunlit spirit. In March 1608, a trading fleet of the English East India Company set sail for India. Lost in a storm, the Ascension's crew saw "high land" on 19 January 1609 and headed for it. They anchored "as in a pond". They found an uninhabited island with plentiful fresh water, fish, coconuts, birds, turtles and giant tortoises with which to replenish their stores. The Ascension sailed, and reported what they had found, but the British took no action.AROUND THE WORLD; Exiled Seychelles Leader Is Shot Dead in London". New York Times. November 30, 1985. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016. The first multiparty presidential and legislative elections held under the new constitution was held between 23–26 July 1993, as well as a resounding victory for President René. Three political groups contested the elections – the SPPF, the DP, and the United Opposition (UO) – a coalition of three smaller political parties, including Parti Seselwa. Two other smaller opposition parties threw in their lot with the DP. All participating parties and international observer groups accepted the results as "free and fair."

Five oblique bands of blue, yellow, red, white, and green radiating from the bottom of the hoist side. George Bennett, compiler; with the collaboration of Pramila Ramgulam Bennett. (1993). Seychelles. Santa Barbara, California: Clio Press. ISBN 0-585-06169-6. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)Guyana’s national flag, known as the “Golden Arrowhead,” exhibits a unique design that can evoke memories of Seychelles’ flag. The fanned arrangement of colors that emanates from the lower hoist-side corner is reminiscent of the Seychelles’ radiating bands. The Seychelles flag has witnessed a compelling evolution, reflecting the nation’s journey, aspirations, and shifting identity.