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Area: 2,040 sq km (788 sq miles). Population: 1.25 million (Mauritius Government 2006). Population Density: 613 per sq km. Capital: Port Louis. Population: 150,000 (2006 estimate). Government: Republic established in 1992. Gained independence from the UK in 1968. Mauritius, a volcanic and mountainous island in the Indian Ocean,lies 2,000km (1,240 miles) off the southeastern coast of Africa, dueeast of Madagascar. The island state stands on what was once a landbridge between Asia and Africa called the Mascarene Archipelago. Fromthe coast, the land rises to form a broad fertile plain on which sugarcane flourishes and beyond, crater edges form a mountainous backbone.Some 500km (310 miles) east is Rodrigues Island, while northeast arethe Cargados Carajos Shoals and 900km (560 miles) to the north isAgalega. Language: The official languages areEnglish and French (with French being the most dominant), the mostcommonly used are Creole (pidgin French with other languages added tothe mix), Hindi and Bhojpuri. Urdu and Chinese are also spoken. Religion: 48% Hindu, 32% Christian (mainly Roman Catholic), 17% Muslim, 2% Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism, 1% other. Time: GMT + 4. Social Conventions: Hands haking is the customary form of greeting. Visitors should respect the traditions of their hosts, particularly when visiting a private house. The type of hospitality the visitor receives is determined by the religion and social customs of the host, which are closely related. It is appropriate to give a gift as a small token of appreciation if invitedfor a meal. Dress is normally informal although men will need to wear asuit for particularly formal occasions. Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-type three-pin plugs are commonly used in hotels.
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