Republic of Mauritius
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Motto: "Stella Clavisque Maris Indici" (Latin)[1]"Star and Key of the Indian Ocean" |
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 Islands of the Republic of Mauritius (excluding Chagos Archipelago and Tromelin Island) |
 Islands of the Republic of Mauritius labelled in black; Chagos Archipelago and Tromelin are claimed by Mauritius. |
Capital
and largest city | Port Louis 20°12′S57°30′E / 20.2°S 57.5°E / -20.2; 57.5Coordinates: 20°12′S57°30′E / 20.2°S 57.5°E / -20.2; 57.5 |
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Official languages | None (de facto) English(de jure) French(de jure)[Note 1][2] |
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Languages spoken[Note 2][3] | |
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Ethnic groups | See Ethnic groups in Mauritius |
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Religion | |
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Demonym(s) | Mauritian |
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Government | Unitaryparliamentary republic |
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| Prithvirajsing Roopun |
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| Pravind Jugnauth |
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| Sooroojdev Phokeer |
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Legislature | National Assembly |
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Independence |
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| 12 March 1968 |
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• Republic | 12 March 1992 |
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Area |
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• Total | 2,040 km2 (790 sq mi) (170th) |
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• Water (%) | 0.07 |
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Population |
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• 2019 estimate | 1,265,475[5] (158th) |
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• 2011 census | 1,237,091[3] |
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• Density | 618.24/km2 (1,601.2/sq mi) (10th) |
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GDP (PPP) | 2019 estimate |
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• Total | $31.705 billion[6] (133rd) |
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• Per capita | $25,029[6] (61st) |
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GDP (nominal) | 2019 estimate |
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• Total | $14.812 billion[6] (129th) |
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• Per capita | $11,693[6] (64th) |
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Gini (2017) | 36.8[7] medium |
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HDI (2018) | 0.796[8] high · 66th |
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Currency | Mauritian rupee (MUR) |
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Time zone | UTC+4 (MUT) |
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Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (AD) |
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Driving side | left |
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Calling code | +230 |
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ISO 3166 code | MU |
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Internet TLD | .mu |
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