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Topography |
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Mauritius is a volcanic island with a surface area of 720 sq miles, is strategically located in the Indian Ocean midway between Asia, Africa and Australia. |
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History |
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Discovered in 1505 by the Portuguese, then occupied by the Dutch, French and then conquered by the British in 1814. Mauritius obtained its independance on 12th March 1968 and proclaimed a Republic on 12th March 1992 |
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Official Language |
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English and French. Widespread use of creole language, which is a mixture of the two European languages, is the common language linking all the communities together. |
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Petite Rivière |
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Wally is situated on the west coast of the island called Petite Rivière which is about 5 kms from the capital, Port Louis |
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Sea and Airport facilities |
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Mauritius offers shipping connections to major ports in the Indian Ocean, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe and America. Numerous international companies regularly call at Port Louis. It has good air connections with most of its export destinations. There are several flights from Europe, Africa, etc. |
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