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Mauritius, officially known as the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation off the coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean. It is situated nearly nine hundred miles off the coast of Madagascar.
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Fast Facts
- Official name: Republic of Mauritius
- Capital: Port Louis
- Government: Parliamentary Republic
- President: Anerood Jugnauth
- Prime Minister: Navinchandra Ramgoolam
- Population: 1,250,882
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee
- Exchange Rate: 28.850
- Official Language: English
- Time zone: Mauritius Time
- Calling code: +230
- Motto: "Stella Clavisque Maris Indici" (Latin)
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Independence
Once part of the United Kingdom, Mauritius gained independence on March 12, 1968. Mauritius joined the Commonwealth republic on March 12, 1992. -
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View All Mauritius Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionWhats the best beach in Mauritius? (1 Answer)Belle Mare Beach - is the best beach in Mauritius .This beauty lies on Mauritius' east coast. It's known for calm waters as there is a great, deep lagoon that ... read more
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RELAX DVD - Message In A Bottle - A Journey Around the Earth - $19.95
Message In A Bottle - A Journey Around the Earth Iceland, Mauritius, Tasmania, Australia, Antarctica, Chile, Bolivia, Patagonia music by Szabolcs Kovi instrumental music composed for the film by globetrotter and nature filmmaker Zsolt M...
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War and Empire in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean - $105.00
By examining Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, this synthesis of imperial and naval/military history reveals the depths of colonial involvement in the Second World War and the role of colonies in British strategic planning from the ...
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Blue Mauritius The Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Stamp - $29.95
Blue Mauritius is an adventure that begins at a ball on a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, and unfolds through discoveries of the legendary stamp in Bordeaux, Mauritius, India, and Britain. It is the fascinating story of the ...
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The Mauritius Command: (Book 4) (Aubrey/Maturin Series) - $24.00
"Jack's assignment: to capture the Indian Ocean islands of Réunion and Mauritius from the French. That campaign forms the narrative thread of this rollicking sea saga. But its substance is more beguiling still..."—Elizabeth Peer...
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