Government
Parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth.
Geography
Mauritius is a mountainous island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.
Historical Background
Known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505; it 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.
Facts & Figures
Name
MAURITIUS
Capital
Port Louis
Government
Parliamentary republic
Language
English
Religion
Hindus make up 48%, Roman Catholic 23.6%, other Christians 8.6%, Muslims 16.6% and non-religious 0.4% while other religions up to 2.5%, and an additional 0.3% didn't specify their religious beliefs
Area
2,040 km2
Population
1,288,000
Currency
Mauritian rupee
National Anthem
Motherland
Parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth.
Geography
Mauritius is a mountainous island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.
Historical Background
Known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505; it 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.
Facts & Figures
Name
MAURITIUS
Capital
Port Louis
Government
Parliamentary republic
Language
English
Religion
Hindus make up 48%, Roman Catholic 23.6%, other Christians 8.6%, Muslims 16.6% and non-religious 0.4% while other religions up to 2.5%, and an additional 0.3% didn't specify their religious beliefs
Area
2,040 km2
Population
1,288,000
Currency
Mauritian rupee
National Anthem
Motherland
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