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Where is Mauritius?
Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2400 kms. off the east African coast and covers an area of 1820 sq. km. The capital is Port Louis. Local time is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and consequently 3 hours ahead of Switzerland, 9 hours ahead of New York and 4 hours behind Hong Kong.
Is Mauritius an independent country?
Yes, Mauritius became an independent nation in 1968 following 150 years of British colonisation and a century of French occupation. In 1992 Mauritius became a Republic and the President is the Head of State. Mauritius has a Westminster model parliamentary democracy with general elections every 5 years. Government is headed by the Prime Minister and his cabinet of Ministers. The population of 1.1 million is multi-racial and multi-lingual, comprising Hindus, Chinese, Europeans, Creoles and Muslims. Whilst English is the official language most Mauritians are fluent in both French and
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