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	Mauritius - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While Arab and Malay sailors knew of Mauritius as early as the 10th century and Portuguese sailors first visited it in 1505, the island remained uninhabited until 1638 when it was colonized by the Dutch.
		The island of Mauritius itself is formed around a central plateau, with its highest peak in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 metres (2,717 ft).
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	History of Mauritius - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mauritius was discovered and visited by the Portuguese between 1507 and 1513.
		The three islands (Réunion, Mauritius and Rodrigues) were discovered some years earlier by chance during an exploratory expedition of the coast of the Golf of Bengal lead by Tristan da Cunha.
		Mauritius was discovered during the same expedition and received the name of ‘’Cirne’’ and Rodrigues that of ‘’Diégo Fernandez’’ (2).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Mauritius (2498 words)

	History of Mauritius - The Arabs
		It is also unclear whether it is Mauritius that was called Dina Arobi or Rodrigues and vice-versa for Rodrigues.
		Firstly, Mauritius was too far removed from their usual trade routes and devoid of populations with whom to trade with and secondly the journey to and from the islands was far too dangerous for Arab dhows.
		Recently the Omani Foreign Minister claimed to have evidence that Mauritius in fact formed part of their kingdom in the 15 th century and as such was occupied by them.
	www.encyclopedia.mu /History/Arabs.htm (680 words)

	Mauritius - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, with the French island of Réunion 200 kilometers (125 mi) to the southwest.
		The head of state of Mauritius [2] is the President, who is elected for a five-year term by the National Assembly, the unicameral Mauritian parliament.
		The island of Mauritius itself is formed around a central plateau, with its highest peak in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 metres (2,717 ft).
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Mauritius (1933 words)

	Mauritius on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Mauritius is a parliamentary democracy governed under the constitution of 1968, as amended in 1992.
		Mauritius has had one of the world's fastest-growing economies since the early 1980s and is increasingly attracting foreign investors.
		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.
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	History of Mauritius
		While Arab and Malay sailors knew of Mauritius as early as the 10th century AD and Portuguese sailors first visited in the 16th century, the island was first colonized in 1638 by the Dutch.
		In 1810, Mauritius was captured by the British, whose possession of the island was confirmed 4 years later by the Treaty of Paris.
		Discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, Mauritius was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968.
	infotut.com /geography/Mauritius (468 words)

	mauritius history introduction_going to the discovery
		Mauritius was first discovered by the Arabs in the 10th century and was named Dina Robin.
		In 1712, they finally withdrew from Mauritius because of the difficult climatic conditions prevailing on the island and because it was more worthwhile to consolidate their already established base in Capetown (South Africa).
		The second half of the 20th Century is marked by reforms brought to the economy which led to the economic boom after 1982 and to the transformation of the island from an underdeveloped, third world country into a developing country.
	mauritius.voyaz.com /history.htm (522 words)

	Mauritius - Presentation - general information & pictures
		It was during this period that the famous Dodo, the emblematic animal of Mauritius, disappeared.
		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.
		The population of Mauritius is estimated to 1’200’000 inhabitants.
	www.mysterra.org /webmag/mauritius/presentation.html (2439 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Mauritius became an independent country within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1968, Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State represented by a Governor General.
		Mauritius is also promoted in holiday brochures as one of those faraway places associated with the dodo and desert island dreams.
		Mauritius has an almost perfect year round climate and hotels with excellent service, comfortable accommodation and a full range of water and land sports, dazzling white beaches, deep blue lagoons and an enchanting mountain scenery.
	www.mauritius.org.uk /History.htm (2112 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: History of Mauritius
		History of Mauritius // North America The French established colonies across the New World in the 17th century.
		Mauritius, independent state, is situated at 890 KM east of Madagascar, between 19°50' and 20°32' of south latitude and 57°18' and 57°46' of East Longtitude.
		Regarding the topography of Mauritius, it has an area of 1860 Km2 and is made up of a central plateau gradually rising towards the south west where it reaches its highest point at 800 metres with the Piton de la Rivière Noire.
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	history of mauritius, language in mauritius, currency of mauritius, peoples in mauritius hotels in mauritius, mauritius ...
		The island of Mauritius is approximately 855 km off the east coast of Madagascar, Africa being the nearest continent and Mombasa some 1800 km away.
		The Population of Mauritius is 1,150, 000 approx.
		Mauritius is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.
	www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/mauritius/general.html (439 words)

	History - Mauritius - Africa
		Although it has been settled for less than 400 years, Mauritius was probably visited by the Arabs before the 10th century, the Malays in the 1400s, and the Portuguese in the early 1500s.
		Mauritius was granted independence on March 12, 1968.
		In 1992 Mauritius became a republic, and the Mauritian National Assembly elected Cassam Uteem president.
	www.countriesquest.com /africa/mauritius/history.htm (313 words)

	History of Mauritius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		While Arab and Malay sailors knew of Mauritius as early as the 10th century AD and Portuguese sailors first visited in the 16th century, theisland was not colonized until 1638 by the Dutch.
		Despite the French naval victory of Battle of the GrandPort 19 and 20 August 1810 by the fleetcommanded by Pierre Bouvet, Mauritius was captured 3 December 1810 by the British, whose possession of the island was confirmed 4 years later by the Treaty of Paris (1814).
		As the Indian population became numericallydominant and the voting franchise was extended, political power shifted from the Franco-Mauritians and their Creole allies to the Hindus.
	www.therfcc.org /history-of-mauritius-61345.html (604 words)

	Mauritius Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org
		The Dutch settled on the island in 1598, and named it Mauritius, in honour of their ruler, Prince Maurice de Nassau; although the island was probably visited by Arab traders before the 10th century.
		Mauritius is served by the Sir Sewoosagar Ramgoolam International Airport, named after the former Prime Minister who is acknowledged as the Father of the Nation, about one hour from Port Louis.
		Mauritius celebrates a variety of festivals that represent the diverse cultures of the islands.
	www.travelnotes.org /Africa/mauritius.htm (495 words)

	The Dutch Settlement
		During the first 40 years of Dutch activity in the East, Mauritius was often used by the VOC ships in search of fresh food as a call station, but they never built, during these years, a permanent settlement.
		the presence of a permanent Dutch settlement in Mauritius was judged necessary by the VOC to prevent the occupation of the island by the French or the English companies.
		In 1645, Adriaen van der Stel was transferred and Jacob van der Meersch became the new governor, during his government the wood-cutting of ebony trees was developed, a five km road was built in Flacq in order to improve it, and several burghers settled in the island.
	www.encyclopedia.mu /History/Dutch.htm (680 words)

	The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry ------ [ Discover Mauritius ]
		Mauritius is an island of volcanic origin situated in the south-west of the Indian Ocean at approximately 2000 km to the south-eastern coast of Africa.
		Mauritius acceded to the status of Republic in 1992 (after gaining independence in 1968) while maintaining its membership within the Commonwealth.
		Since its change of status to that of Republic in 1992, the Head of the State is the President, who is appointed by the National Assembly on a motion made by the Prime Minister and supported by the vote of a majority of all the members of the Assembly.
	www.mcci.org /discover.htm (951 words)

	Mauritius-Info website - All the information you need to prepare your trip to Mauritius as well as a business guide
		Located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2000 kilometers east of mainland Africa, the island of Mauritius is an oblong mass of coral reefs born out of a primeval volcanic eruption.
		Mauritius was discovered by the Arab sailors in the 9th century and first colonized only in 1598 by the Dutch, naming it after the Prince Maurice de Nassau.
		Mauritius is a left-hand drive country, with priority to the right.
	www.mauritius-info.com (412 words)

	History of Mauritius Tour Operators in Mauritius » cap soleil mauritius
		Mauritius was known to the early Arab traders, as it can be found marked on their maps, but the first visitors from Europe were the Portuguese, who landed in 1510.
		Mauritius obtained independence from Britain on 12 March 1968, and since then has been an independent sovereign nation within the commonwealth.
		Mauritius has a young educated population, which is remarkable for its ethnic diversity with Mauritians of Indian, African, European and Chinese origin.
	www.mauritiustouroperators.com /history.php (416 words)

	Mauritius - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Mauritius constituted an important port of call on the India Route before the Suez Canal opened in 1869.
		The island was at a crucial stage of its development and the future of the agricultural activity, especially the sugar industry, was seriously mortgaged by the refusal of the freed slaves to continue to work in the fields.
		Several constitutional conferences were organised between 1961 and 1965 to prepare the accession of Mauritius to independence, which the country obtained on March 12th, 1968.
	www.beachcomber.com.au /mauritius/history.htm (1096 words)

	A short history of Mauritius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Present-day Mauritius is settled by the Dutch in 1598 and colonized in 1638.
		In 1810 Mauritius is captured by Britain, which is confirmed 4 years later by the Treaty of Paris.
		In 1992 the Republic of Mauritius is declared.
	www.electionworld.org /history/mauritius.htm (471 words)

	Mauritius
		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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		But they were also heedlessly destructive and are said to be responsible for the disappearance of the magnificent ebony forests and the extinction of the famous dodo.
		Mauritius gained independence from Britain on 12 March 1968 and since then has been an independent sovereign nation within the British Commonwealth.
	www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/Mauritius/history.html (316 words)

	History of Mauritius
		The island was named in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau by the Dutch, who abandoned their colony in 1710.
		Mauritius' Creoles trace their origins to the plantation owners and slaves who were brought to work the sugar fields.
		As the Indian population became numerically dominant and the voting franchise was extended, political power shifted from the Franco- Mauritians and their Creole allies to the Hindus.
	www.muchofun.com /history/mauritius_history.html (395 words)

	Mauritius Islander: History and Society of Mauritius
		History and society: the history of Mauritius is quite young.
		Mauritius was the base of the corsairs during the Napoleonic wars.
		Mauritius is an example for other societies of the world.
	www.mauritius-islander.com /history_society.htm (265 words)

	history of Mauritius
		MAURITIUS - History - "HISTORY OF MAURITIUS" M auritius was first discovered by the Arabs in 975 AD, then by the Portuguese between 1507and 1513.
		MAURITIUS - History and Society - Mauritius-Islander.com: The Website for your journey to Mauritius.History and Society of Mauritius.
		MAURITIUS - History - Mauritian History The first Europeans to have visited Mauritius were the Portuguese at the beginning of the sixteenth century (most probably in 1510).
	www.kasbah.com /vitalstats/culture_and_history/history/mauritius_mauritius_1.htm (206 words)

	Mauritius History
		By the Treaty of Paris in 1814, the "Isle de France" which regained its former name `Mauritius' was ceded definitely to Great Britain, together with its dependencies which included Rodrigues and the Seychelles.
		After general elections in 1967, Mauritius adopted a new constitution and independence was proclaimed on 12 March 1968.
		Mauritius achieved the status of Republic 24 years later on 12 March 1992.
	www.southtravels.com /africa/mauritius/history.html (1033 words)

	Mauritius History
		East of Madagascar lie the islands of Mauritius.
		When the empire abolished slavery in 1834, laborers from india were brought in to work the sugar cane plantations.
		As a result, most of the population of Mauritius today is of Indian background.
	www.multied.com /NationbyNation/Mauritius/History1.html (114 words)

	History of Mauritius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Mauritius became a republic on March 12, 1992.
		The most immediate result was that a Mauritian-born president became head of state, replacing Queen Elizabeth II.
		The Council of Ministers (cabinet), responsible for the direction and control of the government, consists of the prime minister (head of government), the leader of the majority party in the legislature, and about 20 ministries.
	www.historyofnations.net /africa/mauritius.html (709 words)

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