Mauritius
A very interesting mix of Africa and Asia, Mauritius can be much more than just beaches and relaxation
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Capital: Port Louis
Population: 1,2mln
Religions: Hindu, Roman Catholic, Muslim
Languages: Creole, Bhojpuri, French
Climate: Warm coastal climate (particularly January to April), with relatively little seasonal variation in temperatures, although they are generally slightly lower inland, with more rain on the plateau around Curepipe. Cyclones may occur between November and February. Sea breezes blow all year, especially on the east coast.
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)
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Exact population: 1,240,827 (July 2006 est.)
Literacy: Total population: 85.6%; male: 88.6%; female: 82.7%
Ethnicities: Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2%
Area: Total: 2,040 sq km; land: 2,030 sq km; water: 10 sq km; note: includes Agalega Islands, Cargados Carajos Shoals (Saint Brandon), and Rodrigues
Land boundaries: 0 km
Terrain: Small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau
Extremes: Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m; highest point: Mont Piton 828 m
Imports: South Africa 11.3%, China 9.4%, India 9.3%, France 9.2%, Bahrain 5.3%, Japan 4.1% (2004)
Exports: UK 33.1%, France 20.4%, US 14.8%, Madagascar 5.1%, Italy 4.1% (2004)
Industries: Food processing (largely sugar milling), textiles, clothing; chemicals, metal products, transport equipment, nonelectrical machinery; tourism
Source: CIA World Factbook
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