republic; authoritarian presidential rule, with little power outside the executive branch
Independence date
29 June 1976 (from UK)
27 October 1991 (from Soviet Union)
Religions
Roman Catholic 82.3%, Anglican 6.4%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.1%, other Christian 3.4%, Hindu 2.1%, Muslim 1.1%, other non-Christian 1.5%, unspecified 1.5%, none 0.6% (2002 census)
Muslim 89%, Eastern Orthodox 9%, unknown 2%
Languages
Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census)
