Mauritius

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 * I have learned a lot about Mauitius. I have learned about their culture, religion, how big it is, and it's geography. The thing that I will remember the most is that they like to sega dance because it was something I have never heard of and it was cool to see. Also it was cool to learn about a island I never knew was part of Africa. So I hope you learn something too.

Statistics 

Office Name: Republic of Mauritius

Population: 1,268,835 Area: 1,865 sq. km. (720 sq. mi.) Climate: Tropical; cyclone season mid-December-April Languages: Creole (common), French, English (official), Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bhojpuri

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Geography

Mauitius is in the indian ocean and east of Madagascar. It's highest mountian is Piton de la Rivière Noire at 828 metres. more is at [] 

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History Mauritius was discovered between 1507 to 1513. It was the third island to be discovered on the exploratory expedition of the coast of the Golf of Bengal. If you want to learn more go to.[]



Economy Mauritius's economy has grown a lot over the last 3 years. They started out as a country that depended on sugar and now they expanded to different activities like tourism, clothes, and banking. The government is adding more high technology jobs so that they can export services in the future.



Government

Type of Government: Became a Republic in 1992 Branches: //Executive//--president (head of state), prime minister (head of government), Council of Ministers. //Legislative//--National Assembly. //Judicial//--Supreme Court. Political Parties: Militant Socialist Movement, Mauritian Militant Movement and the Social Alliance

Religion

Hindu 48%, Roman Catholic 23.6%, Muslim 16.6%, other Christian 8.6%, other 2.5%

Culture

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Sega dancing is what Mauritius like to do. Sega is a national dance and the musical form is from Mauritius.

Social Problem In Mauitius they are having problem building. []

Other

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