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Seychelles Independence Day Seychelles Independence DayJune 29Also known as Republic Day, Seychelles Independence Day is a national holiday that commemorates Seychelles' transition to an independent republic on this day in 1976. It had been a British colony since 1903. Before that, it was a dependency of Mauritius, which was ruled by France. When Seychelles became independent, the people had a three-month-long party. CONTACTS: Republic of Seychelles to the UN 800 Second Ave., Ste. 400C New York, NY 10017 212-972-1785; fax: 212-972-1786 SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 108
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