Languages of Seychelles

Languages of Seychelles
Sign in Seychellois Creole, La Digue
OfficialEnglish, French, Seychellois Creole
SignedSeychelles Sign Language
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The national languages of Seychelles are Seychellois Creole, English and French.[1] Seychellois Creole, a French-based creole language, is by far the most commonly spoken language in the archipelago and is spoken natively by about 95% of the population. Nevertheless, the country was a British colony for over a century and a half, and the legacy of British Seychelles made English remain the main language in government and business. French was introduced before British rule.[2] It has remained in use largely because it is used by the Franco-Seychellois minority and is similar to Seychellois Creole.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Seychelles - People". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  2. ^ "What Languages Are Spoken in Seychelles?". WorldAtlas. 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2022-07-18.


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