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Meaning of Country's name	Named Prins Maurits van Nassaueiland in 1598 after Maurice of Nassau (1567–1625), Stadtholder of Holland and Prince of Orange (1585–1625)
Capital	Port Louis
Largest Cities	Port Louis, Vacoas, Curepipe, Quartre Bornes, Triolet, Goodlands, Centre de Flacq
Population	1,288,000 (2008 est)
Country Code	230
Internet Country Code	.mu
Area	787 sq mi (2,040 km sq)
Area-Comparative	Almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC
Bordering Countries	Indian Ocean
Date of Founding (Current State)	March 12,1992
Type of Government	Parliamentary Republic
Languages Spoken	English, French, Mauritian Creole
Religions Practiced	Hindus (48%), Roman Catholic (23.6%), Protestant (8.6%), Muslims (16.6%), Others (2.5%) Non-Religious (0.4%)
GDP per Capita	$12,526.00 (2009 est) (USD)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	2.1% (2009 est)
Top Exports	Sugar, Tea, Tobacco
National Holidays	Thaipoosam Cavadee – January (or February) 1, New Year – January 1-2, Abolition of Slavery Day – February 1, Maha Shivaratri – February 1, Chinese New Year – February 14, Ougadi – March (or April) 1, National Day – March 12, Labor Day – May 1, Ganesh Chathurthi – September 1, Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) – September 11, All Saints' Day – November 1, First Laborers' Day – Nov 2, Diwali (Festival of Lights) – November 5, Christmas Day – December 25
Money Currency	Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
National Sports Teams	Mauritius National Rugby Union Team, Mauritius National Football Team
Random Fact	Mauritius is one of the richest as well as the most developed countries in Africa

NEWS FROM Mauritius

Thursday, 02-02-12, 11:19

Mauritian Companies Plan to Invest in the Country

[AIM] Maputo - Two Mauritian companies have announced their intention to invest 1.45 billion rupees (about 50 million US dollars) in agricultural projects in Mozambique.

Thursday, 02-02-12, 6:52

Kingdom Seals Deal With Mauritian Investor

[The Herald] KINGDOM Financial Holdings Limited and AfrAsia Bank Limited of Mauritius yesterday signed the agreement concluded last month under which AfrAsia will acquire 35 percent equity in Kingdom for US$9,5 million.

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