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___ MauritiusA virtual travel guide to Mauritius. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Mauritian art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile this page contains links to sources that will provide you with in-depth information about this African island nation, e.g.: official web sites of Mauritius, addresses of Mauritian and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Mauritius. |
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Republic of Mauritius |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Mauritius Background: Discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, Mauritius was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has earned one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Recent poor weather and declining sugar prices have slowed economic growth, leading to some protests over standards of living in the Creole community. related countries: Madagascar, Réunion, Seychelles, UK |
 Official Name: Republic of Mauritius République de Maurice short form: Mauritius ISO Country Code: mu Time: Local Time = UTC +4h Actual Time: Thu-Feb-9 03:42 Country Calling Code: +230 Capital City: Port Louis (pop. 148 000) Other Cities: Beau Bassin and Rose Hill (105 000), Vacoas-Phoenix (100 000), Curepipe (80 000), Quatre Bornes (80 000). Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 12 March 1968 ( from UK, Mauritius became a republic in 1992). Constitution: 12 March 1968. Geography: Location: East South Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, 500 miles east of Madagascar. Area: 2 000 sq. km. (770 sq. mi.) Dependencies: Rodrigues Island, the Agalega Islands and Cargados Carajos Shoals; Mauritius also claims sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, where the U.S. Naval Support Facility at Diego Garcia is located. Terrain: A volcanic island with a central plateau rimmed by mountains, the island is surrounded by coral reefs. Climate: Tropical; cyclone season mid-December-April. People: Nationality: Mauritian(s). Population: 1,2 million. Ethnic groups: Indo-Mauritians 68%, Creoles 27%, Sino-Mauritians 3%, Franco-Mauritians 2%. Religions: Hindu 48%, Christian 32%, Muslim. Languages: French, English (official), Creole (common), Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bhojpuri. Literacy: 85-90% Natural resources: Arable land, fish. Agriculture products: Sugar, sugar derivatives, tea, tobacco, vegetables, fruits, flowers and fishing. Industries: Labor-intensive goods for export, including textiles and clothing, watches and clocks, jewelry, optical goods, toys and games, and cut flowers; tourism. Exports partners: UK 33.1%, France 20.4%, USA 14.8%, Madagascar 5.1%, Italy 4.1% (2004) Imports partners: South Africa 11.3%, China 9.4%, India 9.3%, France 9.2%, Bahrain 5.3%, Japan 4.1% (2004) Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MauritiusThe Government of MauritiusWebportal of the Government of Mauritius, provides information and links of the government. Office of the President Official website of Mauritius' State House. Mauritius National Assembly The site provides information about the Mauritius National Assembly. Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Mauritius Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Regional Cooperation. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius Washington D.C. Mauritius Embassies in Foreign Countries Address list of Mauritius Diplomatic Missions abroad. Foreign Embassies in Mauritius Address list of Foreign Embassies accredited in Mauritius. Transparency Mauritius Combating corruption in Mauritius. Statistics The Central Statistical Office/Mauritius Mauritius in Figures. Weather Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Weather. Maps Map of Mauritius Political Map of Mauritius.  Google
Earth MauritiusZoomable satellite view of Mauritius. Google
Earth Port LouisZoomable satellite view of Mauritius's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. 
Capital City Port Louis © mauritius.net |
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NewsL'ExpressNational news (in French) Le Mauricien National news (in French) Mauritius News UK-based Monthly Newspaper. Radio/TV Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation The public broadcasting station of the Republic of Mauritius. |
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Arts & CultureMauritius CultureAbout Mauritius' diverse cultures. RadioMoris.Com Music from Mauritius: Séga, Seggae et Ragga (Streaming). The Sega Image gallery of Sega dancer, the Sega is both the national dance and musical form of Mauritius. |
 Sega Dancer © mauritius.net |
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Business & EconomyBank of MauritiusThe Central Bank of Mauritius. Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry - MCCI Official website of Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mauritius Online Business Directory Mauritius Business Directory. Yellow Pages Mauritius Mauritius Yellow Pages. Transportation Airline Air Mauritius Freeport Mauritius Freeport The Mauritius Freeport Authority. |
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Destination Mauritius - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Mauritius and Rodrigues, Agalega, and St. Brandon.Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Official travel and tourism site for Mauritius, with information about accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, and much more. Mauritius Info Info on Mauritius. Mauritius Island On-line US-based Mauritius Portal. A Week in Mauritius A Photo Gallery and Travelogue by Andy Carvin. Mauritius
in ImagesAn island album. |
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EducationUniversity of MauritiusMauritius' university was founded in 1965. |
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EnvironmentMauritian Wildlife FoundationThe Mauritian Wildlife Foundation is committed to the conservation of Mauritian fauna and flora. |
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HistoryHistory of MauritiusMauritius's History by periods: the Dutch period (1598-1710), the French period (1715-1810), the British period (1810-1968) |
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SearchMauritius onlineMauritius directory. Teleservices.mu Directory of Website addresses for businesses and organisations in Mauritius. Additional Information on MauritiusAfrica South of Sahara: MauritiusBBC News Country Profile: Mauritius Governments on the WWW: Mauritius Index on Africa: Mauritius MBendi Profile: Mauritius Open Directory Project: Mauritius Wikipedia - Mauritius The World Factbook -- Mauritius |
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