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	Why War? Keywords: Mauritius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Since independence in 1968, Mauritius has developed from a low-income, agriculturally based economy to a middle income diversified economy with growing industrial, financial, and tourist sectors.
		The official languages of Mauritius are English and French, of which French is still the most widely used one, even though the French lost control over the island about 200 years ago.
		When discovered, the island of Mauritius was home to a previously unknown species of bird, which the Portuguese named the dodo (simpleton), as they appeared not too bright.
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	Mauritius travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mauritius [1] is a small island country in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
		Mauritius is one of a chain of islands produced by a volcanic hotspot that now rests beneath the French isle of Reunion.
		Mauritius is a risk area for infection with dengue fever (also known as "breakbone fever" from the muscular paroxysms sometimes induced).
	wikitravel.org /en/Mauritius (3433 words)

	Mauritius (09/06)
		Mauritius was populated over the next few centuries by waves of traders, planters and their slaves, indentured laborers, merchants, and artisans.
		In 1810, Mauritius was captured by the British, whose possession of the island was confirmed 4 years later by the Treaty of Paris.
		Mauritius has one of the strongest economies in Africa; although final figures are not yet available, 2004 GDP at market prices is estimated at $6 billion and per capita income at $4,900.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2833.htm (3009 words)

	Mauritius - Presentation - general information & pictures
		Mauritius is located in the south-west region of the Indian Ocean, at about 2’000 km from the African coast and 900 km from Madagascar.
		Mauritius is 65 km long and 45 km wide and has a total surface area of 1’865 km2.
		The population of Mauritius is estimated to 1’200’000 inhabitants.
	www.mysterra.org /webmag/mauritius/presentation.html (2439 words)

	Mauritius Demographics and Geography - Columbia Gazetteer of the World Online
		Mauritius (maw-RI-shyuhs), republic (790 sq mi/2,046 sq km; 1996 estimated population 1,133,551; 2004 estimated population 1,220,481), in the SW Indian Ocean, part of the Mascarene Island group, c.500 mi/805 km E of Madagascar; (cap.) Port Louis.
		Mauritius was probably visited by Arabs and Malays in the Middle Ages.
		Politics on Mauritius was long the preserve of the French and the Creoles, but the extension of the franchise under the 1947 constitution gave the Indians political power.
	www.columbiagazetteer.org /public/Mauritius.html (685 words)

	IFFISO : Mauritius Financial Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mauritius, a volcanic and mountainous island in the Indian Ocean, lies 2000km (1240 miles) off the southeastern coast of Africa, due east of Madagascar.
		Mauritius' previous dependence on sugar has been sharply reduced as a result of a strategic decision taken by the government in the late 1970s to develop an industrial capability based on Export Processing Zones, under which goods are produced exclusively for export from raw materials imported on favourable terms.
		Mauritius' service economy is based on tourism and financial services: tourism has been a well-established industry for many years, while the growth of financial services arose, once again, from a government initiative.
	www.iffiso.com /maurice.htm (2018 words)

	Mauritius - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Mauritius, independent island republic in the western Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
		The Mauritius dodo once inhabited the forests of the island of Mauritius.
		The Mascarene Islands include the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, which are part of the...
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	Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority - Official site for Mauritius
		Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions.
		Mauritius is located approximately 2000 kilometres to the south eastern coast of Africa and lies east of Madagascar on 20°5, 57.5E.
		Mauritius is 45km in width and 65km in length.
	www.mauritius.net /general_info/index.php (1133 words)

	Mauritius Geography Mauritius country information general facts
		The flag of Mauritius was officially risen on the 12.03.1968.
		Mauritius is located 855 Km to the east of Madagascar and 1800 Km to the east from the African Continent.
		The size of Mauritius is 1865 km², 64 km in length an 47 km in width.
	www.isla-mauricia.com /e-004-mauritius-geography.htm (433 words)

	mauritius - geography - geography of mauritius
		The island of Mauritius occupies a choice section of the Indian Ocean.
		It is situated on the 20th parallel, just north of the tropic of Capricorn, and is on the 57/35th longitude, east of Greenwich.
		Mauritius is approximately 355 kms off the east coast of Madagascar, Africa being the nearest continent, with Mombassa some 1800 kms away.
	www.cap-soleil-maurice.com /english/geography.htm (208 words)

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		Mauritius was known to the early Arabs traders as it could be found marked on their maps, but the first visitors from Europe were the Portuguese who landed in
		The abolition of slavery (1835) lead to the importation of Chinese and Indian indentured labourers, who were followed by traders of their own nationalities.
		Mauritius gained independence from Britain on 12 March 1968 and since then has been an independent sovereign nation within the British Commonwealth.
	pages.intnet.mu /carine/mauritius2.html (165 words)

	Mauritius: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
		Mauritius claims the Chagos Archipelago (UK-administered British Indian Ocean Territory), and its former inhabitants, who reside chiefly in Mauritius, but were granted UK citizenship and the right to repatriation in 2001; claims French-administered Tromelin Island.
		Mauritius is a mountainous island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.
		Mauritius: Economy - Economy Mauritius has had one of the world's fastest-growing economies since the early 1980s and is...
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	Geography of Mauritius,Mauritius Geography,Mauritius Island Geography,Geography Mauritius,Geography of Mauritius ...
		Mauritius is located in the southwest Indian Ocean at a distance of 900 km east of Madagascar and about 3,943 kilometers southwest of India.
		Mauritius is a part of the Mascarene Islands and was formed due to a series of undersea volcanic eruptions.
		The Geography of Mauritius is such that it is located at 20 17 S, 57.
	www.tourisminmauritius.com /tourism-in-mauritius/geography-of-mauritius.html (342 words)

	Mauritius - GEOGRAPHY
		The island of Mauritius lies about 800 kilometers east of Madagascar between longitudes 57 18' and 57 49' east, and latitudes 19 59' and 20 32' south.
		Mauritius sought to regain sovereignty, lost just before independence in 1968, over the Chagos Archipelago (1,931 kilometers to the northeast), which includes the Diego Garcia atoll.
		Mauritius and Rodrigues are part of the Mascarene Islands, a chain of volcanic islands that include Reunion, the nation's nearest neighbor at 145 kilometers to the southwest and governed as an overseas territory (département) of France.
	countrystudies.us /mauritius/7.htm (881 words)

	MAURITIUS
		Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,400 kilometres (1,240 miles) off the South East Coast of Africa.
		Midwinter occurs in June and July with midday temperatures of 25 degrees Celcius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) on the coast and 19 degrees Celcius (66 degrees Fahrenheit) on the plateau.
		Mauritius acceded to Independence on 12 March, 1968 and became Republic on 12 March, 1992.
	www.elandnews.com /mauritius (372 words)

	1Up Travel : Mauritius Geography and Facts
		Mauritius part of broken ring of mountain ranges (about 18 percent) encircling central tableland (about 25 percent), with low-lying coastal plains (about 46 percent) and coral reefs offshore.
		Mauritius is relatively young geologically, having been created by volcanic activity some 12 million years ago.
		For example, Cyclone Hollanda hit Mauritius February 10, 1994, leaving 1,400 persons homeless, and damaging 60 percent of the electrical system and 50 percent of the telephone network, as well as destroying between 20 and 30 percent of the sugarcane plantation.
	www.1uptravel.com /geography/mauritius.html (1945 words)

	UTG: Mauritius
		Mauritius was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505 and was subsequently settled by the Dutch, French and British before it gained its independence in 1968.
		In addition to its attraction as a relaxing beach getaway, the geography of Mauritius also gives visitors a chance to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the area.
		Whether you are planning your honeymoon, a romantic getaway, an extension to a safari or simply a relaxing escape from the bustle of everyday life, Mauritius is a perfect choice.
	www.unitedtouring.com /mauritius (307 words)

	Grand Bay Resorts - Mauritius Accommodation - About Mauritius - History & Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mauritius was known to the early arab traders, but the Portuguese landed on the island in 1510 although they did not settle.
		The French settled in the island in 1715 and in 1810, the British conquered the Island.
		Mauritius gained Independance in 1968 and joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
	www.accommodation-mauritius.com /AboutMau/history.html (238 words)

	Country Profiles Foreign & Commonwealth Office
		Mauritius is a mountainous sub-tropical island in the Indian Ocean, with an area of 1,865 square km.
		Mauritius' history is reflected in its ethnic mix and its languages.
		Prior to Mauritius achieving independence, and with the agreement of the Mauritius Council of Ministers, the islands were detached in 1965 to form part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).
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	Mauritius Tourism and Travel guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean, boasting
		However one needs to be in Mauritius to experience the unique welcome that Mauritians provide to their guests...There are a number of reasons people visit our island.
		Activities covers all the forms of recreation on Mauritius, and can help you locate a good dive operator, who to call to rent a windsurfing equipment, where the best beaches are, where to cycle, and what to do for evening entertainment.
	mauritius.holidays.online.fr (700 words)

	Mauritius - Gurupedia
		The Republic of Mauritius is an island country in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 km east of
		Together with Réunion and Rodrigues, Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands.
		cuisine of Mauritius is a blend of Dutch, French, Indian and Creole.
	www.gurupedia.com /m/ma/mauritius.htm (717 words)

	Mauritius Magic - Travel Packages and Safaris with Mauritius and Seychelles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mauritius is 4 hours ahead (3 hours during the European summer) of Greenwich Mean Time.
		Noon in Mauritius is 3:00 AM in New York and midnight in Los Angeles.
		The Mauritius kestrel (once the world’s rarest bird) and the world’s rarest parakeet, the echo parakeet, have both benefited from captive breeding and reintroduction programs.
	www.mauritiusmagic.com /gen_geo.htm (817 words)

	MAURITIUS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mauritius is an island with surface area of 720 square miles, situated just above the Tropic of Capricorn, in the south of Indian Ocean.
		Mauritius is one of the rare authentically cosmopolitan societies.
		Port Louis naturally grew to be the economic and administrative capital of Mauritius after it superseded Mahebourg in the early eighteenth century because of the superior quality of its harbor.
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	African Studies Center \| Mauritius Page
		Mauritius News, was founded in November 1983 to provide an organ to the Mauritian Community in the UK.
		The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1850, is the oldest non-profit institution representing the private sector in Mauritius.
		Mauritian Sega (pronounced Saygah)dates as far back as 1768 when travellers to Mauritius were bringing back tales of slaves' singing and dancing which seemed to their entranced eyes so different and special.
	www.africa.upenn.edu /Country_Specific/Mauritius.html (508 words)

	Mauritius Hotels, Hotels in Mauritius. Luxury accommodation in Mauritius
		Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores time and time again.
		The island's relief is composed essentially sea shores and a central plateau with maximum altitudes of 600 meters, a number of ranges and craters of dead volcanos.
		Mauritius has "belonged" to the Dutch, then French, then British before being granted independence in 1968 and officially becoming a republic in 1992.
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	climate in mauritius, weather in mauritius, geography of mauritius, mauritius hotels, mauritius resorts, mauritius ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		climate in mauritius, weather in mauritius, geography of mauritius, mauritius hotels, mauritius resorts, mauritius accommodation, mauritius tourism, mauritius travel.
		Mauritius is an all-year-round holiday resort saved from extreme temperatures.
		In the summer months, from November to April, the temperature varies from 20° C to 28° C on the Central Plateau and from 25° C to 33° Con thecoast.
	www.planetgypsy.com.cob-web.org:8888 /destinations/mauritius/climate.html (263 words)

	Mauritius Holidays, Mauritius Hotels, Travel to Mauritius Tourism, Mauritius Apartments, Mauritius Beach Accommodation, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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		Mauritius lies within the south tropical belt and enjoys a maritime type of climate characterised by mild temperatures with relatively small seasonal and diurnal variations.
		However, departures of the order of 3-4 °C from the average values are quite common.On 12 March 1992, Mauritius became a Republic.
	www.mauritiustours.com /travelguide/weather.asp (343 words)

	Facts About Mauritius
		Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505; it was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968.
		Mauritius has attracted more than 9,000 offshore entities, many aimed at commerce in India and South Africa, and investment in the banking sector alone has reached over $1 billion.
		Mauritius, with its strong textile sector, has been well poised to take advantage of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
	worldfacts.us /Mauritius.htm (632 words)

	Facts on Mauritius: geography, history, language
		The island of Mauritius is of volcanic origin and sits on an area of 1865 km², under the Tropics of Capricorn, 800 kms from the eastern coast of Madagascar, 200 kms to the north-east of Réunion and 600kms to the West of Rodrigues.
		A melting pot of cultures in Mauritius, originating mostly from South East Asia, India and Africa.
		When conditions of work for the African slaves during the 18th century were miserable, they could numb their unhappiness drinking the arrack (obtained from the sugarcane), sing and dance the night away to the rhythmic beats of the séga.
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