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Topic: Mauritian rupee


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  Mauritian rupee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rupee was introduced into Mauritius in 1934, replacing the Indian rupee, sterling and the Mauritian dollar, with the Mauritian rupee equal to one Indian rupee or half a Mauritian dollar.
The Indian rupee was established by law in 1876 as the local currency of Mauritius.
In 1932, a decision was taken to replace the Indian rupee by the Mauritian rupee.
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 Mauritian dollar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mauritian rupee.
The dollar was initially pegged at a value of 2 Indian rupees, then at 4 shillings sterling.
An unofficial exchange rate of 2 rupees to the dollar was used, although this overvalued the rupee for a time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mauritian_dollar   (137 words)

  
 Mauritius - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
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 Indo-Mauritians (when the ethnic groups are combined) form approximately 70% of the total population, while the rest of the population are of either African, French, Chinese, or mixed descent.
Of all religiously affiliated Mauritians, Hindus constitute 52%, while the remainder is composed mostly of Christians (28%) and Muslims (16.6%).
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Mauritius   (1933 words)

  
 Mauritius -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The head of state of Mauritius is the President, who is elected for a five-year term by the National Assembly, the unicameral Mauritian parliament.
These Indo-Mauritians (when the ethnic groups are combined) form approximately 70% of the total population, while the rest of the population are of either African, French, Chinese, or mixed descent.
Of all religiously affiliated Mauritians, Hindus constitute 52%, while the remainder is composed mostly of Christians (28%) and Muslims (17%).
www.pacificgrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Mauritius   (1660 words)

  
 MCA-MSS-MSPA: Joint Memorandum - Budget 2000/2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
There was a marked worsening of this situation in the wake of the introduction of the Euro in January 1999 with a constant appreciation of the rupee vis-à-vis the EU currency.
Whereas the exchange rate of the rupee against the pound sterling in pre-euro years has been instrumental in increasing producer revenue, the situation since the advent of the euro is now having the opposite effect.
The Mauritian sugar industry will not be in a position to come out of its parlous state unless appropriate measures are urgently taken to restore an environment which is conducive to its quick recovery.
www.prosi.net.mu /press5.htm   (5261 words)

  
 Calculator for Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Currency Exchange Rate Conversion
Enter the amount to be converted in the box to the left of the currency and press the "convert" button.
To show Mauritian Rupee and just one other currency click on any other currency.
The Mauritian Rupee is divided into 100 cents.
coinmill.com /MUR_calculator.html   (314 words)

  
 RATE-EXCHANGE.org - Mauritius Currency / Mauritian Rupee
The Mauritian rupee is the national currency of Mauritius, an African island nation situated off of the eastern coast of Madagascar.
The island is well-known for its bountiful sugarcane crop, but in recent years, Mauritius has developed a reputation for being a major manufacturing and financial center, and is home to many off-shore businesses.
The symbol for the Mauritian rupee is “Rs,” though it is occasionally expressed as “Mau Rs” in order to differentiate it from other countries that also use a form of the rupee for their national currencies.
rate-exchange.org /currency/mauritian-rupee.cfm   (272 words)

  
 Mauritian rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Mauritian rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
The foreign exchange rate indicates the value of any given currency relative to another.
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 Seychelles Special Mobile Force - Flags, Maps, Economy, History, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, ...
However, expenditures for the various police services in FY 1991-92 amounted to MR 167.3 million (for value of the Mauritian rupee-- see Glossary), or about 1.4 percent of total central government spending.
The Mauritian Police Force reports to a police commissioner, who in turn is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Security.
The mission of the 350-member Mauritian Coast Guard (MCG) is to ensure the safety of Mauritian fisherman, prevent smuggling, and protect the marine environment.
www.photius.com /countries/seychelles/government/seychelles_government_special_mobile_force.html   (519 words)

  
 Mauritius travel guide - Wikitravel
Accommodation in Mauritius Ocean Villas is a 3 star beach resort in Grand Baie and has a broad range of accommodation with lots of exterior activities.
Mauritius is a risk area for infection with dengue fever (also known as "breakbone fever" from the muscular paroxysms sometimes induced).
There is no typical mauritian, as mauritians are a sum of different cultures.
wikitravel.org /en/Mauritius   (1190 words)

  
 Mauritian Rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
As at early 2005, 29.08 rupees equalled US$1.
The monetary unit of Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee of 100 cents (29.08 rupees equalled US$1; early 2005).
Indian Rupee, Mauritian Rupee, Nepalese Rupee, Pakistani Rupee, Seychelles Rupee, Sri Lankan Rupee
uk.encarta.msn.com /Mauritian_Rupee.html   (88 words)

  
 Sportfisher: Rates and Schedules - Big Game Deep Sea Fishing Boat Charters Mauritius   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
All prices quoted are in Mauritian Rupees, and the equivalent quoted US dollars are for reference purposes only.
XE (link opens in a new window) provides a great resource for a current currency conversion into Mauritian Rupees (or for any other currency conversion.) Please check your rate of exchange against the Mauritian Rupee, the above-quoted references to the US dollar are for general purposes only.
Due to the increased demand for the release of billfish, Sportfisher is happy to comply with anglers wishing to release their live and healthy fish after being brought to the boat.
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 Mauritius
In 1810, the British captured the island and in 1814, by the Treaty of Paris, it was ceded to Great Britain along with its dependencies.
Indian immigration, which followed the abolition of slavery in 1835, rapidly changed the fabric of Mauritian society, and the country flourished with the increased cultivation of sugarcane.
In Oct. 2003, Paul Berenger, a white Mauritian of French ancestry, became the first non-Hindu prime minister in the history of Mauritius.
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107775.html   (736 words)

  
 Nepalese Rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Nepalese Rupee - Search Results - MSN Encarta
As at early 2005, 75.11 rupees equalled US$1.
The monetary unit of Nepal is the Nepalese rupee of 100 paisa (75.11 rupees equalled US$1; early 2005).
uk.encarta.msn.com /Nepalese_Rupee.html   (80 words)

  
 BZcompanies.com (BeliZe) :: Offshore corporate services :: MAURITIUS GBC2 incorporation
The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR) which is divided into 100 cents.
The Rupee flucuates in its exchange and it stands at approximately USD1 to MUR19.72
The Financial Services Development Act 2001 requires that all information and documentation received by the Financial Services Commission and the Registry be kept secret and confidential and imposes a fine and imprisionment for failure to comply with this rule.
www.bzcompanies.com /emu2.htm   (409 words)

  
 Government
The Agenda aims to transform the Mauritian economy through important structural reforms and an ambitious investment program in education, health, transport, and infrastructure.
The exchange rate of the rupee is determined by market forces, and with the liberalization of the exchange control system in July 1994, all restrictions on transactions involving foreign currencies were abolished.
In 2001, the Mauritian government set up the Board of Investment (BOI), a specially empowered authority, whose objectives are to promote and facilitate investment on the island.
www.gov.mu /portal/site/GovtHomePagesite/menuitem.c0a01177fcf48dfcf6be501054508a0c/?content_id=9a02d575d1a88010VgnVCM100000ca6a12acRCRD   (476 words)

  
 An MBendi Profile: An MBendi Country Profile for Mauritius including economic and travel overviews and directories of ...
The official languages are English and French but the lingua franca is Mauritian Creole; Hindi is also spoken by 22% of the people.
The EEC is the largest market for Mauritian goods and a free market economy is operated with very active participation by the private sector.
Importers are no longer required to take a licence under the licences ordinance and certain imports require permits from the Ministry of Trade and Shipping, while certain goods are either controlled or prohibited for health, security and environmental purposes and national interest.
www.mbendi.co.za /cymrcy.htm   (976 words)

  
 An Economist in Paradise
I tried hard not to think of the reasons why Mauritian residents pay subtantially less than tourists for the night.
But when I realised that my waterski instructor was more interested in selling me kitesurfing and snorkelling packages (operated by his freelance mate) rather than actually teaching me how to waterski (included in my hotel package), I gave up.
Many young Mauritians still leave the choice of potential marriage partners in the hands of parents, relatives and seasoned matchmakers.
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 Convert Swiss Francs (CHF) and Mauritian Rupees (MUR): Currency Exchange Rate Conversion Calculator
Swiss Franc (CHF) and Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Currency Exchange Rate Conversion Calculator
Click on a currency to convert between that currency and all other currencies.
Rate table - See a chart of currency rates between Swiss Francs and Mauritian Rupees.
coinmill.com /CHF_MUR.html   (373 words)

  
 Library of Congress / Federal Research Division / Country Studies / Area Handbook Series/ Seychelles (Indian Ocean) / ...
1 Mauritian rupee = 100 cents; in August 1995 US$1.00 = MauR14.43.
The informal name for a consortium of Western creditor countries (Belgium, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States) that have made loans or guaranteed export credits to developing nations and that meet in Paris to discuss borrowers' ability to repay debts.
1 Seychelles rupee = 100 cents; in August 1995 US$1.00 = SRe4.25.
lcweb2.loc.gov /frd/cs/seychelles/sc_glos.html   (1223 words)

  
 Mauritius Economy 1989 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
Agriculture: about 90% of cultivated land area is planted in sugarcane; sugar derivatives, tea, tobacco; most food imported
Currency: Mauritian rupee (plural--rupees); 1 Mauritian rupee (MauR) = 100 cents
Exchange rates: Mauritian rupees (MauRs) per US$1--14.257 (January 1989), 13.438 (1988), 12.878 (1987), 13.466 (1986), 15.442 (1985)
www.theodora.com /wfb1989/mauritius/mauritius_economy.html   (269 words)

  
 Rennies Bank - Foreign Exchange Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The new and convenient way of taking your Mauritian spending money with you!
Use your debit card wherever you see the VISA Electron sign and withdraw Rupees 24 hours a day at local ATMs
Earn FREE Voyager Miles when loading your Mauritian Rupee Card
www.forexrates.co.za /scripts/foreign/ForeignProducts.asp   (1307 words)

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