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Background: A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the
islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter.
Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a
close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993.
President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was
re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President
James MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was
elected to a new five-year term.
Population: 84,494.42
GDP per capita: $8,551.40 per capita
Capital with population: Victoria - 25,000
Largest city with population: Victoria - 25,000
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