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Official Name of Mauritius: Republic of Mauritius
Government type in Mauritius: parliamentary democracy
Capital of Mauritius: Port Louis
Primary Language in Mauritius: English, Creole, French
Currency in Mauritius: Mauritian rupee

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. The main island, from which the country derives its name, is of volcanic origin and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs.

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Mauritius destinations

» Belle Mare
» Grand Bay
» Pointe Aux Piments
» Port Louis
» Tamarin
» Terre Rouge
» Troux-aux-biches

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