Pointe La Rue (Pointe Larue)
Pointe La Rue is an administrative district of Seychelles located in the eastern region of the island of Mahé.
The district has an area of 3.9 km2. Its population rose from 3086 (census of 2002) to 3172 (2009 estimate).
The district is the location of Seychelles International Airport, with its runway running along the northeast coast. Anonyme Island and Rat Island are part of the district.
The district has an area of 3.9 km2. Its population rose from 3086 (census of 2002) to 3172 (2009 estimate).
The district is the location of Seychelles International Airport, with its runway running along the northeast coast. Anonyme Island and Rat Island are part of the district.
Map - Pointe La Rue (Pointe Larue)
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Country - Seychelles
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Seychelles was uninhabited prior to being encountered by Europeans in the 16th century. It faced competing French and British interests until coming under full British control in the late 18th century. Since proclaiming independence from the United Kingdom in 1976, it has developed from a largely agricultural society to a market-based diversified economy, characterized by rapidly rising service, public sector, and tourism activities. From 1976 to 2015, nominal GDP grew nearly 700%, and purchasing power parity nearly 1600%. Since the late 2010s, the government has taken steps to encourage foreign investment.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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SCR | Seychelles rupee | ₨ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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EN | English language |
FR | French language |