Mauritius

Country Mauritius
Capital Port Louis
Continent Africa
Currency Mauritian rupee(MUR)
Languages Mauritian creole, French & English

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Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in the 16th century and subsequently settled by the Dutch - who named it in honor of Prince Maurits van NASSAU - in the 17th century. The French assumed control in 1715, developing the island into an important naval base overseeing Indian Ocean trade, and establishing a plantation economy of sugar cane. The British captured the island in 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars. Mauritius remained a strategically important British naval base, and later an air station, playing an important role during World War II for anti-submarine and convoy operations, as well as the collection of signals intelligence. Independence from the UK was attained in 1968. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has earned one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Recent poor weather, declining sugar prices, and declining textile and apparel production, have slowed economic growth, leading to some protests over standards of living in the Creole community.

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Mauritius - Wikipedia
Mauritius - CIA World Fact Book
Mauritius - BBC
Mauritius - Timeline - BBC

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PM Modi to hold talks with his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam - NewsonairPM Modi to hold talks with his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam  Newsonair

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Modi in Mauritius: China and western Indian Ocean in focus - orfonline.orgModi in Mauritius: China and western Indian Ocean in focus  orfonline.org

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PM Modi Mauritius visit highlights: Mauritius Prime Minister bestows country’s highest honour on Modi - The HinduPM Modi Mauritius visit highlights: Mauritius Prime Minister bestows country’s highest honour on Modi  The Hindu

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UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius in landmark sovereignty deal - Times of IndiaUK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius in landmark sovereignty deal  Times of India

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Is India’s embrace of Mauritius aimed at countering China’s Indian Ocean goals? - South China Morning PostIs India’s embrace of Mauritius aimed at countering China’s Indian Ocean goals?  South China Morning Post

Sagar to Mahasagar: India upgrades Mauritius ties - Times of IndiaSagar to Mahasagar: India upgrades Mauritius ties  Times of India

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India, Mauritius upgrade bilateral relationship to 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership', says PM Modi - The Economic TimesIndia, Mauritius upgrade bilateral relationship to 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership', says PM Modi  The Economic Times

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Japan-Mauritius Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Mauritius Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

India, Mauritius ink slew of pacts, upgrade def ties - Hindustan TimesIndia, Mauritius ink slew of pacts, upgrade def ties  Hindustan Times

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Modi conferred Mauritius’ highest honour: ‘Order of Star and Key of Indian Ocean’ - Hindustan TimesModi conferred Mauritius’ highest honour: ‘Order of Star and Key of Indian Ocean’  Hindustan Times

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PM Modi to be chief guest for 2nd time at Mauritius' national day celebration - Times of IndiaPM Modi to be chief guest for 2nd time at Mauritius' national day celebration  Times of India

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PM Modi becomes first Indian leader to receive Mauritius’ highest award - The HinduPM Modi becomes first Indian leader to receive Mauritius’ highest award  The Hindu

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Mauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi - Times of IndiaMauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi  Times of India

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UK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius for £101 million a year in last-minute deal - The Indian ExpressUK hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius for £101 million a year in last-minute deal  The Indian Express

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Air Mauritius staff demand suspensions, favouritism probe - ch-aviationAir Mauritius staff demand suspensions, favouritism probe  ch-aviation

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UK signs deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius - Al JazeeraUK signs deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius  Al Jazeera

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