Mauritius

Mauritius /məˈrɪʃəs/ (Mauritian Creole: Moris; French: Maurice, pronounced: [mɔˈʁis]), officially the Republic of Mauritius (Mauritian Creole: Republik Moris; French: République de Maurice) is an island nation off the southeast coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 870 kilometres (540 mi) east of Madagascar. In addition to the island of Mauritius, the Republic includes the islands of Cargados Carajos, Rodrigues, Trom... More
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Area:

  • 2,040 km² (787.6 mi² )

Time zone(s):

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Population:

  • 1,275,323 (2009)

Date founded:

  • Mar 12, 1968

Contained by:

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Also known as:

  • Republic of Mauritius

Location

Capital

Port Louis

Port Louis (French pronunciation: [pɔʁlwi]) is the capital of Mauritius. It is the largest city of the country and main port, which borders the Indian Ocean. It is located in the Port Louis District. The population of the administrative district was estimated at 128,483, and the urban area at 148...

Population

number date
  • 1,275,323
  • 2009
  • 1,268,854
  • 2008
  • 1,252,987
  • 2006
  • 1,243,253
  • 2005
  • 1,233,386
  • 2004
  • 1,222,811
  • 2003
  • 1,210,196
  • 2002
  • 1,199,881
  • 2001
  • 1,186,873
  • 2000
  • 1,175,267
  • 1999
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Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • -20.16251
  • 58.29028

Contains:

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USBG name:

  • MAURITIUS

Adjectival form:

  • Mauritian

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ISO Short Name:

  • MAURITIUS

FIPS Code:

  • MP

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Calling Code:

  • 230

GDP (nominal):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 9,728,729,229
  • 2010
  • 706,988,628
  • 1976
  • 827,093,630
  • 1977
  • 1,019,634,978
  • 1978
  • 1,216,227,805
  • 1979
  • 1,136,544,231
  • 1980
  • 1,147,187,568
  • 1981
  • 1,082,934,402
  • 1982
  • 1,094,857,360
  • 1983
  • 1,044,926,097
  • 1984
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GDP (nominal per capita):

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 12,400
  • 2008

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Organization

Member of:

Organization From
  • 1968
  • Apr 24, 1968
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Medal Athlete Event Olympics

IOC Code:

  • MRI
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Flag:

Flag From date
  • Mar 12, 1968
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Officeholder Basic title Office, position, or title From
  • Oct 7, 2003
  • Jul 5, 2005
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  • of

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  • mu

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