Today's Translation Prices 07 February 2012: German to English sfr. 1.90 per line; German to French sfr. 1.90 per line; German to Italian sfr. 1.90 per line; English to German sfr. 1.90 per line; German to English sfr. 1.90 per line; German to French sfr. 1.90 per line; German to Italian sfr. 1.90 per line; English to German sfr. 1.90 per line;
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.
Language(s): Creole 91.8%, English 4.9% (official), other 3.1%, unspecified 0.2% (2002 census)
