Mauritius

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Mauritius is an island country in the Southwest Indian Ocean comprising the island of Mauritius and several small dependencies in the Mascarene Islands. The island of Mauritius is ringed by mountains of volcanic origin and its coral reefs and tropical climate attract thousands of tourists annually. Mauritius has had one of the world’s fastest-growing economies since the early 1980’s and this stable democracy continues to attract considerable foreign investment.

Key facts about Mauritius

Full name:
Republic of Mauritius
Capital:
Port Louis
Population:
1,274,189 (July 2008 est.)
Area:
2,040 sq km
Monetary unit:
Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Main exports:
Clothing and textiles, sugar, cut flowers, molasses, fish, tourism
Government:
Parliamentary democracy
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