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MAURITIUS IN FIGURES
Geography
Mauritius is at the crossroads of vital trade routes between Europe and Asia, Africa and Australia, strategically located in the Indian Ocean near Southern Africa, east of Madagascar 20°17S, 57°33E. The country covers an area of 1865 sqkm with 330 kilometres of coastline and is 45 km in width and 65 km in length. Its capital city is Port Louis.
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Demography (2008 figures)
The literacy rate is 86% for 15 years & above. English is the official language but French and Creole are widely spoken;
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Currency
The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee
(MUR): 1 Rupee = 100 cents;
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Political & Legal Systems
he 1968 constitution proclaims that Mauritius is a “democratic state” and that the constitution is the supreme law of the land. It guarantees the fundamental rights and freedom of the people, including the right to hold private property and to be free from racial or other discrimination. Mauritius is thus a presidential democracy modeled on the British parliamentary system, which guarantees the separation of the legislative, executive and judicial powers. Democracy is well entrenched in Mauritius and all major political parties are represented in Parliament.
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Economic Indicators (Est. 2008)
Since independence in 1968, Mauritius has
developed from a low-income, agriculturally
based economy to a middle-income diversified
economy with growing industrial, financial,
and tourist sectors.
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STATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUCTURE
» Mauritius endowed with a reliable, efficient and supportive infrastructure, at par with the best available
in developed countries; Massive investment made for the continuous upgrading of the overall infrastructure.
» Extensive network of roads including a multiple lane highway linking the airport, in the southeast, to the north.
» Entire island is connected with electricity (stable power) and water supply for agricultural, industrial and household consumption. Industries can thus be located anywhere on the island
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AIRLINES INFO
Local
Air Mauritius are the only airlines to serve Rodrigues and normally operate two daily flights. During the peak season, up to five flights can be scheduled by Air Mauritius. Further information can be obtained from Air Mauritius.
Regional
Air Mauritius, Air Austral, Air Madagascar and Air Seychelles serve the Indian Ocean region - Reunion, Seychelles, Madagascar and the Comoros.
International
Air Mauritius, Air Europe, Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Condor, South African Airways and Emirates Airlines offer international flights to and from Mauritius.
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