_#_Independence: 29 June 1976 (from UK)
_#_Constitution: 5 June 1979
_#_Legal system: based on English common law, French civil law, and customary law
_#_National holiday: Liberation Day (anniversary of coup), 5 June (1977)
_#_Executive branch: president, Council of Ministers
_#_Legislative branch: unicameral People's Assembly (Assemblee du Peuple)
_#_Judicial branch: Court of Appeal, Supreme Court
_#_Leaders:
Chief of State and Head of Government—President France Albert
RENE (since 5 June 1977)
_#_Political parties and leaders: only party—Seychelles People's Progressive Front (SPPF), France Albert RENE