About Mauritius
Mauritius, a small island country in the western Indian Ocean, was virtually unknown till 1598. This was when the Dutch landed and tried unsuccessfully to establish their settlements here. However, one change that they did make was to give this island a name - Wolmar.
The Dutch abandoned Mauritius in 1710 and the French took over. They changed the name to Isle de France and established Port Louis as their naval base. Most of the major construction they did at that time still remains in the city. In 1910, British captured the Island and by the Treaty of Paris in 1814, the name of the place was changed back to Mauritius.
In 1968, Mauritius adopted a new constitution and independence was achieved with Port Louis being the capital. Port Louis, Mauritius’ largest city is also its largest port and commercial hub. It provides a wide range of activities for tourists, and like the rest of Mauritius offers a diverse choice of cuisines that are a delightful fusion of Indian, Chinese, European and Creole cuisines.
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Population: Approx. 1.2 million
Languages: English, Creole, French, Hindi, Hakka, and Bhojpuri
Religion: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
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Souvenirs, crafts, clothing, and spices.
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