| Capital |
: |
Port Louis |
| Land Area |
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2,040 km2 |
| Population |
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1,295,789 (2013 estimate) |
| Official Language |
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French, English |
| Currency |
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Mauritian Rupee (MUR) |
| Major Exports |
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Clothing and textiles,
sugar, cut flowers, molasses |
| Major Industries |
: |
Food processing (largely
sugar milling), textiles, clothing; chemicals, metal products,
watches and clocks, jewelry, optical goods, toys and games, and cut flowers; tourism. |
| Head of State |
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President Kailash Purryag (since 2012) |
| Head of Government |
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Prime Minister Navinchandra
Ramgoolam (5 July 2005) |
| Official Sites |
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The
Government of Mauritius
Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation
The Government of Mauritius
Webportal of the Government of Mauritius, provides information and links
of the government.
Office of the President
Official website of Mauritius' State House.
Mauritius National Assembly
The site provides information about the Mauritius National Assembly.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Mauritius Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and
Regional Cooperation |
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