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Facts

Also Known As Republic of Mauritius
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Navin Ramgoolam
Capital Port Louis
Population (2026 est.) 1,241,000
Currency Exchange Rate 1 USD equals 47.442 Mauritian rupee
Head Of State President: Dharam Gokhool
Form Of Government republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [671])
Official Language English2
Official Religion none
Official Name Republic of Mauritius
Total Area (Sq Km) 2,007
Total Area (Sq Mi) 775
Monetary Unit Mauritian rupee (Mau Re; plural Mau Rs)
Population Rank (2026) 160
Population Projection 2030 1,293,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2026) 1,600.6
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2026) 618.1
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2023) 39.9% • Rural: (2023) 60.1%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 70 years • Female: (2022) 76.9 years
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2024) 16,158
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2024) 12,970
1Includes 62 directly elected members and up to 8 additional members that may be appointed to broaden representation among minorities or underrepresented parties.2French may be used to address the speaker of the National Assembly.

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Political map of Mauritius showing the island's boundaries, major cities, and towns, including Port Louis, Curepipe, and Mahebourg. Insets display the location of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa and a detailed view of the island of Rodrigues to the northeast.
Mauritius
Map showing the location of Mauritius as an island nation in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and the southeastern coast of Africa, with its capital Port Louis marked. Surrounding countries on the African mainland, including Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, South Africa, and Swaziland, are also labeled for reference.
Map showing the island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, highlighting its main physical features such as rivers, mountains, and coastal points. The map includes nearby smaller islands like Rodrigues, as well as insets showing the location of Mauritius relative to Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Major features labeled include the Grand River South East, Mare aux Vacoas, and the highest peak, Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire.
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Fishermen on small boats set up nets in turquoise lagoon waters under a cloudy sky, practicing traditional fishing near Rodrigues Island.
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Port Louis, Mauritius
The colorful history of Mauritius
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National anthem of Mauritius
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