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Republic of Mauritius is located off the southeast coast of the African Continent, with a population of 1,294,104, making it
the 153rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Port Louis with a total population of 147,688. The
country encompasses 2,040 square kilometers making it the 178th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the Indian Ocean.
President Sir Anerood Jugnauth is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Vice President Monique Ohsan-
Bellepeau, achieves that status through election of the National Assembly and holds that position for five-year term and is
eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam is recognized as the Head of Government and
achieves that status through appointment by the president and is responsible to the National Assembly and holds that
position five years. Its form of government is a parliamentary democracy and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 12th of March 1968.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Creole, Bhojpuri, French, English and other and unspecified tongues. It
counts among its major religions Hindu, Roman Catholic, Muslim, other Christian and other unspecified and no faith. As
sources of mass communication it has 4 AM, 9 FM and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Piton, its highest point at 828 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is Indian Ocean, which measures 177 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are food processing, textiles, clothing,
mining, chemicals, metal products, transport equipment, non-electrical machinery and tourism. Its official currency is
Mauritian Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Mauritius. Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th
century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505.
the 153rd largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Port Louis with a total population of 147,688. The
country encompasses 2,040 square kilometers making it the 178th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
the Indian Ocean.
President Sir Anerood Jugnauth is recognized as the Chief of State and, along with Vice President Monique Ohsan-
Bellepeau, achieves that status through election of the National Assembly and holds that position for five-year term and is
eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam is recognized as the Head of Government and
achieves that status through appointment by the president and is responsible to the National Assembly and holds that
position five years. Its form of government is a parliamentary democracy and they celebrate the creation of their
constitution on 12th of March 1968.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Creole, Bhojpuri, French, English and other and unspecified tongues. It
counts among its major religions Hindu, Roman Catholic, Muslim, other Christian and other unspecified and no faith. As
sources of mass communication it has 4 AM, 9 FM and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Piton, its highest point at 828 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is Indian Ocean, which measures 177 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are food processing, textiles, clothing,
mining, chemicals, metal products, transport equipment, non-electrical machinery and tourism. Its official currency is
Mauritian Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Mauritius. Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th
century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505.
| Curepipe |
| Flat Island |
| Mont Piton- the highest point of Mauritius |
| Prince Maurice Beach on the Indian Ocean- the lowest point and waterway of Mauritius |
| Rose Hill |
| Round Island |
Mauritius is a little bunch of islands belonging to Africa and the place looks astounding! It is another
place that I want to go to RIGHT NOW! When I get there the VERY FIRST thing I'll do is probably sit
down and stare at the magnificent beauty of Rose Hill for what feels like forever. I also hope to sample
some banana leaves and the seven colored earth. Before I scream, please visit these small islands and,
well, do whatever you do.
place that I want to go to RIGHT NOW! When I get there the VERY FIRST thing I'll do is probably sit
down and stare at the magnificent beauty of Rose Hill for what feels like forever. I also hope to sample
some banana leaves and the seven colored earth. Before I scream, please visit these small islands and,
well, do whatever you do.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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MAURITIUS
Updated 12/15/10
Updated 12/15/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.7% (2007 est.)
13,000
less then 100
13,000
less then 100
| Port Louis- the capital and largest city of Mauritius |
| The Bay of Tamarin |
| Banana leaves and the Seven Colored Earth- a traditional dish |
| Mauritius dancers in traditional dress |
| Cap Malheureux- the northernmost point of Mauritius |
| Gris Gris- wave waterfalls common on Mauritius |
| Ile aux Cerfs Beach- the easternmost point of Mauritius |
| La Morne Brabant- the westernmost point of Mauritius |
| Mare aux Vacoas- the largest lake on Mauritius |
| Parrot on Serpent Island- the northernmost islet of Mauritius |
| Rock climbing on Gunner's Quoin island |
| Souillac- the southernmost point of Mauritius |
| Waterfalls abound on Mauritius |
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