An Overview of Mauritius Profile

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Mauritius, a volcanic island of lagoons and palm-fringed beaches in the Indian Ocean, has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population of Asians, Europeans and Africans.

•   Full name: The Republic of Mauritius
•   Population: 1.3 million (UN, 2010)
•   Capital and largest city: Port Louis
•   Area: 2,040 sq km (788 sq miles)
•   Major languages: English (official), Creole, French, Indian languages
•   Major religions: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
•   Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 76 years (women) (UN)
•   Monetary unit: 1 Mauritian rupee=100 cents
•   Main exports: Sugar, clothing, tea, jewellery
•   GNI per capita: US $7,240 (World Bank, 2009)
•   Internet domain: .mu
•   International dialling code: +230

The island has maintained one of the developing world's most successful democracies and has enjoyed years of constitutional order.

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Provides an overview of Mauritius, including key events and facts about this ethnically diverse Indian Ocean island nation

Attribution: CNN, BBC and IOL Africa.