Mauritius is a volcanic island nation in the Indian Ocean, located about 2,000 kilometers off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. Known for its pristine lagoons, palm-fringed beaches, and coral reefs, Mauritius has a population of around 1.3 million and is famous for its stability and cultural diversity. The island is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs, with a central plateau rising to varying elevations.
General Information
Area – 2,040 sq km(788 sq miles)
Languages spoken – English (official), Creole, French, Indian languages
Main religions – Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Life expectancy – 70 years (men), 77 years (women)
Currency – Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Gross Domestic Product – approx. USD 12 billion
GDP Per Capita – approx. USD 10,000
Main religions – Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Life expectancy – 70 years (men), 77 years (women)
Currency – Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Gross Domestic Product – approx. USD 12 billion
GDP Per Capita – approx. USD 10,000
Mauritius Island is divided into nine districts which consist of one city – Port Louis, four towns (Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Curepipe, Quatre Bornes, and Vacoas-Phoenix), and 130 villages.
The other districts consist of different villages, some of which are further divided into suburbs.
