 Mauritius
is an island nation that is located off the coast of the
African continent. It is situated about nine hundred
kilometers east of Madagascar. This nation was
discovered by the Portuguese in the year 1505 and it
attained independence in the year 1968 after being under
the rule of the Portuguese, British, French and Dutch.
It is a beautiful country that is also a famous tourist
destination in the world. The beaches are simply
beautiful and they are lined with casuarinas and palm
trees. It is the only known home of the dodo.
Even though it does not have a high Gross Domestic
Product, it is considered to be a developed country
because the GDP of Mauritius is sufficient for its 1.3
million populations. The financial, tourist and
industrial sectors are three important sectors of the
nation that helps in bringing revenue to Mauritius.
Port Louis is the capital of this nation and it is also
a center of commerce. The capital city is also very
popular among the shoppers because most of the items
sold are free from duty. Mauritius has everything like
casinos, night clubs, shopping centers, golf, water
sports, etc. It is a perfect holiday getaway from
couples and families.
The people from Mauritius are called Mauritians.
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