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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UK, Mauritius near Chagos Islands deal after US signals its consent - Business StandardUK, Mauritius near Chagos Islands deal after US signals its consent  Business Standard

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From Vantara to Mauritius: PM Modi’s eventful month in pictures - The TribuneFrom Vantara to Mauritius: PM Modi’s eventful month in pictures  The Tribune

TATA.ev and Allied Motors Unveil New EV Collection in Mauritius - India.ComTATA.ev and Allied Motors Unveil New EV Collection in Mauritius  India.Com

PM Modi’s March In Photos: From Gir Safari To Spending Time With Rescued Animals At Vantara & Mauritius Vis - News18PM Modi’s March In Photos: From Gir Safari To Spending Time With Rescued Animals At Vantara & Mauritius Vis  News18

Air Mauritius Faces Financial Crisis - AirlineGeeks.comAir Mauritius Faces Financial Crisis  AirlineGeeks.com

Mauritius outpaces Spain , Emerges as the Ultimate Safe and Luxurious Spring Hotspot for All international solo travelers and family vacationers - Travel And Tour WorldMauritius outpaces Spain , Emerges as the Ultimate Safe and Luxurious Spring Hotspot for All international solo travelers and family vacationers  Travel And Tour World

Visit to Mauritius, RSS HQ, Gir Park and more: How PM Modi’s March schedule looked like - Yes Punjab NewsVisit to Mauritius, RSS HQ, Gir Park and more: How PM Modi’s March schedule looked like  Yes Punjab News

As Prime Minister Modi lands in Mauritius, why the island country matters to India - The Indian ExpressAs Prime Minister Modi lands in Mauritius, why the island country matters to India  The Indian Express

UK finalising Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says No 10 - BBCUK finalising Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says No 10  BBC

TATA.ev along with its partner Allied Motors launches its Electric Vehicle portfolio in Mauritius - Tata MotorsTATA.ev along with its partner Allied Motors launches its Electric Vehicle portfolio in Mauritius  Tata Motors

Donald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius - The GuardianDonald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius  The Guardian

Tata Introduces Tiago EV, Punch EV And Nexon EV In Mauritius - CarDekhoTata Introduces Tiago EV, Punch EV And Nexon EV In Mauritius  CarDekho

Tata Motors enters Mauritius with its EV portfolio - Hindustan TimesTata Motors enters Mauritius with its EV portfolio  Hindustan Times

Donald Trump signs off Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius - Financial TimesDonald Trump signs off Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius  Financial Times

C Mauritius Palmar Receives Prestigious Green Globe Recertification for Sustainability Excellence in Tourism: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldC Mauritius Palmar Receives Prestigious Green Globe Recertification for Sustainability Excellence in Tourism: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

TATA.ev enters the Mauritius market, expanding its global presence - Asia Business OutlookTATA.ev enters the Mauritius market, expanding its global presence  Asia Business Outlook

SAGAR to MAHASAGAR | India reinforces its role in the Indian Ocean - orfonline.orgSAGAR to MAHASAGAR | India reinforces its role in the Indian Ocean  orfonline.org

TATA.ev Expands Electric Vehicle Portfolio to Mauritius - Autocar ProfessionalTATA.ev Expands Electric Vehicle Portfolio to Mauritius  Autocar Professional

UK and Mauritius close in on deal over Chagos Islands after US signals its consent - The Washington PostUK and Mauritius close in on deal over Chagos Islands after US signals its consent  The Washington Post

Mauritius, RSS HQ, Gir Park And More: PM Modi's March Schedule - NDTVMauritius, RSS HQ, Gir Park And More: PM Modi's March Schedule  NDTV

Mauritius Flag Carrier Faces Severe Financial Turmoil as Ambitious 2025 Restructuring Plan Aggressively Targets Airbus Contracts and Urgent Workforce Expansion - Travel And Tour WorldMauritius Flag Carrier Faces Severe Financial Turmoil as Ambitious 2025 Restructuring Plan Aggressively Targets Airbus Contracts and Urgent Workforce Expansion  Travel And Tour World

TATA.ev drives into Mauritius market, expands international footprint - Business StandardTATA.ev drives into Mauritius market, expands international footprint  Business Standard

Mauritius Sets New Standard for Luxury and Sustainability as Constance Belle Mare Plage Hotel Celebrates Platinum Green Globe Certification and Eco-Friendly Practices - Travel And Tour WorldMauritius Sets New Standard for Luxury and Sustainability as Constance Belle Mare Plage Hotel Celebrates Platinum Green Globe Certification and Eco-Friendly Practices  Travel And Tour World

C Mauritius Palmar Earns Green Globe Recertification for Pioneering Sustainable Travel on the Island - Travel And Tour WorldC Mauritius Palmar Earns Green Globe Recertification for Pioneering Sustainable Travel on the Island  Travel And Tour World

Tata Motors Enters Mauritius With Its EV Portfolio - ACKO DriveTata Motors Enters Mauritius With Its EV Portfolio  ACKO Drive

INDIAN NAVAL SHIP IMPHAL TO PARTICIPATE IN MAURITIUS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 2025 - PIBINDIAN NAVAL SHIP IMPHAL TO PARTICIPATE IN MAURITIUS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 2025  PIB

Tata Motors' unit launches e-passenger vehicle range in Mauritius - The Economic TimesTata Motors' unit launches e-passenger vehicle range in Mauritius  The Economic Times

Tata launches EV version of Tiago, Punch, Nexon in Mauritius - India TodayTata launches EV version of Tiago, Punch, Nexon in Mauritius  India Today

Tata Motors enters Mauritius with Nexon EV, Tiago EV and Punch EV - HT AutoTata Motors enters Mauritius with Nexon EV, Tiago EV and Punch EV  HT Auto

TATA.ev and Allied Motors launch electric vehicle portfolio in Mauritius - ANI NewsTATA.ev and Allied Motors launch electric vehicle portfolio in Mauritius  ANI News

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

India signs 8 MoUs with Mauritius; to assist in new Parliament project - Business StandardIndia signs 8 MoUs with Mauritius; to assist in new Parliament project  Business Standard

Tata Motors launches EV range in Mauritius - BusinessLineTata Motors launches EV range in Mauritius  BusinessLine

TATA.ev Accelerates Global Push With EV Portfolio Launch In Mauritius - Mobility OutlookTATA.ev Accelerates Global Push With EV Portfolio Launch In Mauritius  Mobility Outlook

?Old ties, new priorities: On India-Mauritius ties - The Hindu?Old ties, new priorities: On India-Mauritius ties  The Hindu

TATA.ev and Allied Motors Unveil Electric Vehicle Range in Mauritius - Machine MakerTATA.ev and Allied Motors Unveil Electric Vehicle Range in Mauritius  Machine Maker

India’s support for Chagos sovereignty speaks volumes - Lowy InstituteIndia’s support for Chagos sovereignty speaks volumes  Lowy Institute

TATA.ev forays into Mauritius with diverse EV portfolio - ET AutoTATA.ev forays into Mauritius with diverse EV portfolio  ET Auto

Tata Nexon EV, Punch EV, Tiago EV Introduced In Mauritius - carandbikeTata Nexon EV, Punch EV, Tiago EV Introduced In Mauritius  carandbike

Chagos deal being 'finalised' with Mauritius after winning Donald Trump's approval, confirms Downing Street - Yahoo News CanadaChagos deal being 'finalised' with Mauritius after winning Donald Trump's approval, confirms Downing Street  Yahoo News Canada

Visit to Mauritius, RSS HQ, Gir Park and more: How PM Modi’s March schedule looked like - munsifdaily.comVisit to Mauritius, RSS HQ, Gir Park and more: How PM Modi’s March schedule looked like  munsifdaily.com

India-Mauritius joint statement: Enhanced maritime cooperation, e-buses, police training - The Indian ExpressIndia-Mauritius joint statement: Enhanced maritime cooperation, e-buses, police training  The Indian Express

Tata.ev launches electric vehicle portfolio In Mauritius - The StatesmanTata.ev launches electric vehicle portfolio In Mauritius  The Statesman

PM Departs For State Visit To Mauritius, To Be Chief Guest At National Day - NDTVPM Departs For State Visit To Mauritius, To Be Chief Guest At National Day  NDTV

In Mauritius, Modi calls for ‘free, open, safe’ Indian Ocean - The HinduIn Mauritius, Modi calls for ‘free, open, safe’ Indian Ocean  The Hindu

In Mauritius, research monkeys are big business—and big controversy - Science | AAASIn Mauritius, research monkeys are big business—and big controversy  Science | AAAS

PM meets with the President of the Republic of Mauritius - pmindiaPM meets with the President of the Republic of Mauritius  pmindia

Mauritius – Responsible Travel Takes Center Stage as Constance Belle Mare Plage Combines Luxury With Green Globe-Certified Sustainability Practices - Travel And Tour WorldMauritius – Responsible Travel Takes Center Stage as Constance Belle Mare Plage Combines Luxury With Green Globe-Certified Sustainability Practices  Travel And Tour World

Tata Motors Expands Beyond SAARC Region, Launches Electric Cars In Mauritius - Zee NewsTata Motors Expands Beyond SAARC Region, Launches Electric Cars In Mauritius  Zee News

The best time to book cheap flights to Mauritius - London Daily NewsThe best time to book cheap flights to Mauritius  London Daily News

India, Mauritius and a visit to deepen long-standing ties - The HinduIndia, Mauritius and a visit to deepen long-standing ties  The Hindu

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

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

PM and PM of Mauritius H.E Navinchandra Ramgoolam jointly inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Mauritius - pmindiaPM and PM of Mauritius H.E Navinchandra Ramgoolam jointly inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Mauritius  pmindia

List of Outcomes : Visit of PM to Mauritius - pmindiaList of Outcomes : Visit of PM to Mauritius  pmindia

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

PM in Mauritius LIVE updates: Mauritius Prime Minister bestows country’s highest honour on Modi - The HinduPM in Mauritius LIVE updates: Mauritius Prime Minister bestows country’s highest honour on Modi  The Hindu

India-Mauritius Joint Vision for an Enhanced Strategic Partnership - pmindiaIndia-Mauritius Joint Vision for an Enhanced Strategic Partnership  pmindia

PM’s departure statement ahead of his state visit to Mauritius - pmindiaPM’s departure statement ahead of his state visit to Mauritius  pmindia

Tata launches EV version of Tiago, Punch, Nexon in Mauritius - MSNTata launches EV version of Tiago, Punch, Nexon in Mauritius  MSN

PM Modi conferred with Mauritius' highest national award, dedicates it to Indian ancestors in the island - Times of IndiaPM Modi conferred with Mauritius' highest national award, dedicates it to Indian ancestors in the island  Times of India

3 Tata Electric Cars Launched In Mauritius - Tiago EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV - RushLane3 Tata Electric Cars Launched In Mauritius - Tiago EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV  RushLane

TATA enters Mauritius market in partnership with allied motors unveils electric vehicle lineup - Zee BusinessTATA enters Mauritius market in partnership with allied motors unveils electric vehicle lineup  Zee Business

Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain Paint The Town Blue With Their Mushy Mauritius Holiday - News18Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain Paint The Town Blue With Their Mushy Mauritius Holiday  News18

PM receives the highest Civilian Award of Mauritius at the National Day Celebrations - pmindiaPM receives the highest Civilian Award of Mauritius at the National Day Celebrations  pmindia

India, Mauritius to jointly develop satellite, boost climate resilience - DD NewsIndia, Mauritius to jointly develop satellite, boost climate resilience  DD News

Tata Cars In Mauritius? Check Tata Motors Stock Price Today - Republic WorldTata Cars In Mauritius? Check Tata Motors Stock Price Today  Republic World

8 unique animals to spot in Mauritius - Times of India8 unique animals to spot in Mauritius  Times of India

Tata.ev Enters Mauritius Market with Electric Vehicle Lineup in Partnership with Allied Motors - Free Press JournalTata.ev Enters Mauritius Market with Electric Vehicle Lineup in Partnership with Allied Motors  Free Press Journal

This Popular Indian Carmaker Launches Electric Vehicles In Mauritius: Which One Is It? - Times NowThis Popular Indian Carmaker Launches Electric Vehicles In Mauritius: Which One Is It?  Times Now

India, Mauritius look to enhance ties with a maritime security deal - Business StandardIndia, Mauritius look to enhance ties with a maritime security deal  Business Standard

Mauritius confers its highest honour ‘Order of the Star and Key of Indian Ocean’ on PM Modi - The HinduMauritius confers its highest honour ‘Order of the Star and Key of Indian Ocean’ on PM Modi  The Hindu

Tata Motors Brings Electric Car Portfolio to Mauritius with Launch of Tiago, Punch, Nexon EV - autox.comTata Motors Brings Electric Car Portfolio to Mauritius with Launch of Tiago, Punch, Nexon EV  autox.com

PM Modi in Mauritius Day 2 highlights: Our vision for Global South will be MAHASAGAR, says PM Modi - The HinduPM Modi in Mauritius Day 2 highlights: Our vision for Global South will be MAHASAGAR, says PM Modi  The Hindu

India and the geopolitics of Mauritius: The ‘Star and Key’ to the Indian Ocean - The Indian ExpressIndia and the geopolitics of Mauritius: The ‘Star and Key’ to the Indian Ocean  The Indian Express

Explained: The story of Chagos, the Indian Ocean archipelago that Mauritius claims, UK controls - The Indian ExpressExplained: The story of Chagos, the Indian Ocean archipelago that Mauritius claims, UK controls  The Indian Express

PM addresses Indian Community in Mauritius - pmindiaPM addresses Indian Community in Mauritius  pmindia

Why PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link - NDTVWhy PM Modi's Mauritius Visit Is Important And How It Has A China Link  NDTV

India Says Supports Mauritius On Issue Of Chagos Islands - NDTVIndia Says Supports Mauritius On Issue Of Chagos Islands  NDTV

PM Modi In Mauritius For 2-Day Visit, Meets President Dharam Gokhool: 10 Points - NDTVPM Modi In Mauritius For 2-Day Visit, Meets President Dharam Gokhool: 10 Points  NDTV

PM Modi becomes first Indian to receive Mauritius's highest honour - India TodayPM Modi becomes first Indian to receive Mauritius's highest honour  India Today

Mauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi - Hindustan TimesMauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi  Hindustan Times

PM Modi Hands Over Overseas Citizen Card To Mauritius Counterpart, Wife - NDTVPM Modi Hands Over Overseas Citizen Card To Mauritius Counterpart, Wife  NDTV

Mauritius Plans Incentives to Lure Wealthy People, Boost Growth - Bloomberg.comMauritius Plans Incentives to Lure Wealthy People, Boost Growth  Bloomberg.com

PM’s address to the Indian Community in Mauritius - pmindiaPM’s address to the Indian Community in Mauritius  pmindia

PM Modi Mauritius Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to Delhi from 2-day Mauritius visit - Times of IndiaPM Modi Mauritius Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to Delhi from 2-day Mauritius visit  Times of India

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

Talks to ‘finalise’ Chagos deal taking place with Mauritius, No 10 says - Nation.CymruTalks to ‘finalise’ Chagos deal taking place with Mauritius, No 10 says  Nation.Cymru

India's Modi to back Mauritius sovereignty over Chagos, upgrade security ties - ReutersIndia's Modi to back Mauritius sovereignty over Chagos, upgrade security ties  Reuters

News Wrap: PM Modi’s Mauritius visit; Russia-Ukraine ceasefire; Rupee symbol row in Tamil Nadu; more - MintNews Wrap: PM Modi’s Mauritius visit; Russia-Ukraine ceasefire; Rupee symbol row in Tamil Nadu; more  Mint

PM Modi to attend Mauritius National Day as chief guest on March 12 - DD NewsPM Modi to attend Mauritius National Day as chief guest on March 12  DD News

In election year, how PM Modi closed the distance between Mauritius and Bihar - The Indian ExpressIn election year, how PM Modi closed the distance between Mauritius and Bihar  The Indian Express

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

PM Modi in Mauritius for 2-day visit, gets warm welcome at airport - India TodayPM Modi in Mauritius for 2-day visit, gets warm welcome at airport  India Today

PM Modi Offers Gangajal From Maha Kumbh Into Grand Bassin In Mauritius - NDTVPM Modi Offers Gangajal From Maha Kumbh Into Grand Bassin In Mauritius  NDTV

India to ink MoUs with Mauritius for maritime research as China prods Maldives - Deccan HeraldIndia to ink MoUs with Mauritius for maritime research as China prods Maldives  Deccan Herald

PM greets the people of Mauritius on their National Day - pmindiaPM greets the people of Mauritius on their National Day  pmindia

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