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Profile:
Mauritius, a volcanic island of lagoons and palm-fringed beaches in the Indian Ocean, has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population of Asians, Europeans and Africans.

The island has maintained one of the developing world's most successful democracies and has enjoyed years of constitutional order.

Measurements of Mauritius:
Land: 1,850 sq km
Water: 10 sq km
Total: 1,860 sq km
Coastline: 177 km

It is situated in the South West Indian Ocean (20S/57.5E) approximately 2,000 kms from Durban, 1800 kms from Mombasa, 6,000 kms from Perth and 4700 kms from Bombay.

Islands which fall within the boundaries of Mauritius are:

* Rodrigues
* Agalega Islands
* Saint Brandon

Languages:
English is the official language. French is understood most over the island. Creole is spoken throughout the island.

Climate:Tropical; warm, dry winter (June to September); hot, wet, humid summer (October to May).
Sea temperature : Winter 22° C (71° F)

Voltage: 220 volts (European or UK plug)

Driving: On the left with priority to the right.

Population: 1.2 million (UN, 2005)

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