Mauritius Country Overview

 

Republic of Mauritius

Mauritius Country Overview. The official name is the Republic of Mauritius. It is also commonly referred to as Mauritius.

African map highlighting Mauritius’s location.

1. Where is Mauritius located?
   Mauritius is an island nation is located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of the African continent and east of Madagascar.
2. What is the capital of Mauritius?
   The Capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
3. How large is the country of Mauritius?
   Mauritius has 2,040 square kilometers of land.
4. Is Mauritius a member of the African Union?
   Mauritius is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since August 1968.

 

1. What is the population of Mauritius?
   

   The population of Mauritius is slightly over 1.3 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Mauritius is Port Louis with a population of 147,066 approx. (2020).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Mauritius?
   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Mauritius are; Indo-Mauritian, Creole, Sino-Mauritian, and Franco-Mauritian.
3. How many languages are spoken in Mauritius?
   The most popular languages spoken in Mauritius are; Creole, Bhojpuri, French, other 2.6%.
4. What religions are in Mauritius?
   Mauritius religious groups consist of; Hindu (48%), Christian (33%), Muslim (17%), other (1.6%).

1. Mauritius Political System Overview.
   Mauritius has a Unitary parliamentary republic form of government. The country has 13 administrative regions (9 districts and 3 dependencies).
2. What is the currency used in Mauritius?
   The Mauritian Rupee (MUR) is the official currency for Mauritius.
3. What makes up the economy in Mauritius?
   Mauritius’s main resources and industries consist of fish, sugar, tourism, textiles, and apparel. Mauritius Country overview of its economy is much does not stop at the segments mentioned.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.