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Countries Mauritius Search: Countries Topics Africa Guide Suggest a Site ... Africa Home Mauritius on the Internet. An annotated guide for students, faculty, librarians, journalists, business people and others. See also: News about Mauritius Ackbarally, Nasseem - Mauritius: A Cyber-Island in the Making "A cyber city is being built at Ebene, 15 kilometres south of the capital Port Louis, to attract foreign firms. Those firms currently investing in the island are offered low corporate tax of 15 per cent, free repatriation of profits and exemption of customs duties on equipment and raw materials." Article from Panos Institute . http://www.panos.org.uk/news/April2002/mauritius.htm Air Mauritius The site map is the easiest way to find information. Has tours, hotels airport procedures , their helicopters, their offices worldwide , etc. See also their US office . http://www.airmauritius.int.ch/ Bank of Mauritius (Port Louis) The central bank (like the Federal Reserve) for Mauritius. Has the full text of their Monthly Bulletin , annual report , the Year 2000 Project at the Bank of Mauritius, etc. Email:

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Frame version Mauritius Culture Beneath the natural beauties of Mauritius's landscape, lies another, but sometime forgotten, gem: the Mauritian Culture, better yet, cultures. Going to its discovery can be a journey into some of the most fascinating and refined thousands year old ancestral traditions. It would be too simple to classify Mauritius as having one culture as so many unique and distinctive parts forms this whole. It is made up of the different customs and traditions of those who, during the last 400 years, have settled on these shores. Here Europe meets India, China, Africa and so on. Who would imagine that such unique and diversified customs thrives on such a small place? This rich diversity is found in every aspect of the Mauritian life. Churches can be found next to a mosque, Indian temples next to Chinese pagodas. Various Indian believes, Buddhist, Christian and Muslim festivals are celebrated with much fervour and devotion all year round by the different communities. Some of these celebrations can be quite spectacular like the fire-walking ceremony that is performed on the Cavadee day. Another proof of this rich diversity is in the variety of Mauritian dishes (cuisine). There are traditional western dishes coming from the colonial past of the island; alongside someone can discover delicate new taste and aromas of the more exotic, oriental dishes brought by the Indian and Chinese migrants. Some are unique to Mauritius, as various delicacies have also been adapted to suit the Mauritian taste, which combines the flavours of the East and finest of the West.

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home search help worldguide ... Postcards Mauritius Culture Over half the population of Mauritius is Hindu and roughly another fifth is Muslim; both groups descend from labourers brought to the island by the British to work the cane fields. While some of the resident Chinese and Sino-Mauritians were also brought over as labourers, most came to Mauritius as entrepreneurs, and many still control the lion's share of village-based commerce. The remaining population is composed mainly of Cr©oles, descendants of African slaves, and Franco-Mauritians, the original settlers of the island. Franco-Mauritians, who make up about 2% of the population, still control many of the sugar plantations, although many emigrated to South Africa and France following independence. English is the official language of the island, though you're bound to hear French, Cr©ole (a melange of French and various African dialects) and a smattering of Indian languages. The island's main contribution to the performing arts is the Cr©ole s©ga , a foot-shuffling, body-gyrating, downright erotic dance that's generally performed on the beach to the rhythm of Latin American, Caribbean and African pop. S©ga variations to Cr©ole music are popular in the island's discos and are certainly more entertaining than the well-choreographed 'cultural shows' you'll see in hotel lounges.

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Country Info Mauritius Introduction Mauritius General Data Mauritius Maps Mauritius Culture ... Mauritius Time and Date Mauritius Culture Back to Top The forebears of the various ethnic groups composing Mauritian society arrived as settlers, slaves, indentured laborers, and immigrants. Although the country's past contains dark chapters of inequality and exploitation, modern Mauritian history has been remarkable for its relatively smooth and peaceful transition from colonial rule and the rule of large plantation owners to multiparty democracy. "Harmonious separatism" is the way in which one writer characterizes communal relations in Mauritius. The term, however, does not preclude the existence of tensions. Ethnicity, religion, and language have been important factors in shaping the way Mauritians relate to each other in the political and social spheres. And despite the fact that sectarian factors are less of a determining factor in people's social and political behavior, they remain an important clue to the people's past and selfidentity . The 1968 constitution recognized four population categories: Hindus, Muslims, Sino-Mauritians, and the general population. According to a 1989 estimate, of a total population of 1,080,000, Hindus constituted about 52 percent (559,440); the general population, about 29 percent (309,960); Muslims, about 16 percent (179,280); and Sino-Mauritians, about 3 percent (31,320).

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While many countries claim they are cosmopolitan, only a few really qualify. Mauritius is one of the rare authentically cosmopolitan societies. Where else could so many towns and villages boast of a Catholic church, a Muslim mosque, and a Hindu temple within walking distance from each other? And if you are lucky, you might even find a Chinese pagoda in the vicinity! One little-known cemetery at Bambous hosts a burial ground with a Muslim and a ... Jewish section!! A little history helps explain this peculiar mix. The French took over the island from the Dutch settlers (notorious for having eaten the Dodos down to the very last!) around 1715. The French brought over slaves from Africa (particularly from Senegal, Guinea, Mozambique and Madagascar) to work in the sugar-cane plantations. The Mauritian Creole, now in quasi-universal use on the island, probably evolved during those years as some sort of lingua franca between slaves and masters.

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HOME NEWS LETTER CONTACT US LINK TO US ... CHARITIES Jump to a Country Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Congo Dem.Rep. Congo (Zaire) Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Bissau Guinea Ivory Coast Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Reunion Rwanda Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Mauritius INTRODUCTION VISITOR INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION CAR HIRE TOURS AND SAFARIS ... FORUM Introduction Mauritius is an island located in the Indian Ocean about 800km (550 miles) east of Madagascar and 2,000 km (1,250 mi) off the nearest point of the African coast. The island of Rodrigues, an integral part of Mauritius, is located about 560 km (350 miles) off its northeastern coast. Mauritius is mostly of volcanic formation and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. A coastal plain, widest in the north, rises sharply to a 1,500 ft high plateau bordered by three mountain ranges - the Black River Range, the Grand Port Range, and the Moka Range. The longest river is the Grand River South East,, about 25 miles in length. Africa Guide's recommended book Edition 2002 (Maps Worldwide) (amazon.co.uk) - UK

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Culture in Mauritius While many countries claim they are cosmopolitan, only a few really qualify. Mauritius is one of the rare authentically cosmopolitan societies. Where else could so many towns and villages boast of a catholic church, a Muslim mosque, and a Hindu temple within walking distance from each other? And if you are lucky, you might even find a Chinese pagoda in the vicinity! One little-known cemetery at Bambous hosts a burial ground with a Muslim and a ... Jewish section!! A little history helps explain this peculiar mix: While there is some speculation that the island may have been known to Arab traders plying Indian Ocean trade routes in the 10th - 13th centuries, the remarkably large, lushly vegetated and completely uninhabited island was discovered by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century, and subsequently settled by the Dutch. The French took over the island in 1715 from the Dutch settlers, who are remembered primarily for having eaten the island's infamous population of flightless DODO BIRDS (which were native only to Mauritius) down to the very last. The French brought over slaves from Africa (particularly from Senegal, Guinea, Mozambique and Madagascar) to work in the sugar-cane plantations. The Mauritian Creole language, now in quasi-universal use in the island, probably evolved during those years as some sort of lingua franca between slaves and masters. The British became very interested in the island in the early eighteenth century because it provided the perfect transit for ships en route to India. They eventually won the island over from the French in 1810. British rule was essentially administrative and the French colonials were allowed to stay. Things did not change much for the unfortunate African slaves, until yielding to the pressure of abolitionists, the colonists emancipated them in the 1830s-40s. To make up for this sudden labor shortage, the British brought indentured laborers from India (mainly Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat) to the island. Within a few decades, people of Indian origin comprised the majority population of the island.

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Countries : Southern Africa Search: Countries Topics Africa Guide Suggest a Site ... Africa Home See also: Angola Botswana Lesotho Malawi ... Africa Information Afrique (AIA) The AIA wire stories cover Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, SADC, the Southern African Development Community, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. News stories for 1993 to 1995 are online at: http://csf.colorado.edu/ipe/africa.html Augsburg College, Center for Global Education - Study in Southern Africa Offers travel seminars to Southern Africa for adults, c. $4,000. A sample itinerary for a South Africa trip is given. For undergraduates they have two semester long programs (both based in Windhoek) in Namibia and South Africa. Cost is about $9,000 plus cost of round-trip airfare from the US to Namibia. The College, in Minneapolis, MN, is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Churcn (US). http://www.augsburg.edu/global/ Civnet (New York, NY) In English and French. Civitas is "an international, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting civic education and civil society." Has articles from its Journal such as - Civil society in Africa: the good, the bad, the ugly.

14. Mauritius | Society And Culture | - Warm Africa Directory Politics (1); Religion (1). See also Regional africa Society and culture(146). British Council mauritius Information on facilities and events. http://www.warmafrica.com/directory/index.php/Regional/Africa/Mauritius/Society_

AFRICA E-Village Search: search the entire directory search this category only var sc_project=220728; Top Regional Africa Mauritius ... Religion See also: Regional: Africa: Society and Culture British Council : Mauritius - Information on facilities and events. Mauritian Creole - Kreol Morisyen - Creole for tourists, history, grammar, syntax, creolization. Mauritians Using Linux Group (MULG) - A Linux Users Group (LUG) based in Mauritius. Meeting schedule, activities, news, and the group's history. Mauritius Australia Connection - Contact site for Mauritians living in Australia. Mauritius Interactive - An online community mainly for Mauritian students around the globe. Members can create their own web page, post in forums and chat online. MoKamarade - Contact point for Mauritian school friends. Pommedamour.net - Food portal for Mauritius. Includes details about popular recipes and restaurants. Transparency Mauritius - Concerned with combating corruption in Mauritius. Includes a French version, too. The Mauritians of French Origin in Durban and Their Social Networks - Subtitle: Francophony as a Basis for Social Organisation and Network Strategies. Written by Catherine Boudet. A pdf-format paper which investigates the social network strategies of the Mauritians of French origin who immigrated into South Africa. Inside Warm Africa Select Location All Africa North Africa Southern Africa West Africa South Africa Morocco Egypt kenya East Africa Libya Senegal Zimbabwe Tanzania Mali Topic general travel culture sports economy

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Port Louis - Culture The island of Mauritius occupies a choice section of the Indian Ocean. It is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, in latitude 20° south and longitude 57°35' east. The country includes Rodrigues, an island 560 km to its north-east and other scattered islands such as Agalega and Cargados Carajos (St Brandon). Mauritius is approximately 855 kms off the east coast of Madagascar, Africa being the nearest continent, with Mombasa some 1800 kms away. Mauritius is a volcanic island about 10 Million years old, only 1865 square kilometres in area. The central plateau reaches 800 metres in altitude with the highest peak, Le Piton de la Riviere Noire, hitting 828 metres. The coastline of 330 kms is almost entirely surrounded by on of the largest unbroken coral reefs in the world. The mountains of the island are not very high but many of them are unusual in shape Mauritius is an all-year-round holiday resort saved from extreme temperatures. In the summer months, from November to April, the temperature varies from 20°C to 28°C on the central plateau and from 25°C to 33°C on the coast. From May to October, the average temperature is 19°C in the centre of the island, rarely falling under 13°C at night. On the coast all temperatures are about 5°C higher. The sea temperature approaches 27°C in summertime and is down to 22°C in winter. The hours of daylight are approximately from 05:00 to 19:00 in summer and 06:00 to 17:30 in June, July and August, the winter months. The rainy season occurs from January to March - especially on the central plateau. Cyclones may occur between November and

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Top Regional Africa Mauritius ... Religion Related links of interest: Regional:Africa:Society and Culture British Council : Mauritius - Information on facilities and events. Mauritian Creole - Kreol Morisyen - Creole for tourists, history, grammar, syntax, creolization. Mauritians Using Linux Group (MULG) - A Linux Users Group (LUG) based in Mauritius. Meeting schedule, activities, news, and the group's history. Mauritius Australia Connection - Contact site for Mauritians living in Australia. Mauritius Interactive - An online community mainly for Mauritian students around the globe. Members can create their own web page, post in forums and chat online. MoKamarade - Contact point for Mauritian school friends. Pommedamour.net - Food portal for Mauritius. Includes details about popular recipes and restaurants. The Mauritians of French Origin in Durban and Their Social Networks - Subtitle: Francophony as a Basis for Social Organisation and Network Strategies. Written by Catherine Boudet. A pdf-format paper which investigates the social network strategies of the Mauritians of French origin who immigrated into South Africa. Transparency Mauritius - Concerned with combating corruption in Mauritius. Includes a French version, too.

18. Mauritius of the World). mauritius, an island of success a retrospective study 196093.(Review)(africa). mauritius Chapter 1B. Society and culture (Countries of the http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107775.html

HOTWORDS CITE PRINT EMAIL in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Home Almanacs Atlas Dictionary ... Father's Day Infoplease Tools Periodic Table Conversion Tool Perpetual Calendar Year by Year ... Site Map Also from Infoplease Search Infoplease Info search tips Search Biographies Bio search tips World Countries Mauritius Infoplease Atlas: Mauritius President: Karl Offman (2002) Prime Minister: Paul Berenger (2003) Area: 788 sq mi (2,040 sq km) Population (2004 est.): 1,220,481 (growth rate: 0.8%); birth rate: 15.9/1000; infant mortality rate: 15.6/1000; life expectancy: 72.1; density per sq mi: 1,550 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Port Louis, 577,200 (metro. area), 143,800 (city proper) Monetary unit: Mauritian rupee Languages: English, French (official); Creole, Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bojpoori Ethnicity/race: Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2% Religions: Hindu 52%, Christian 28.3%, Islam 16.6%, other 3.1% Literacy rate: 86% (2003 est.) Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2002 est.): $12.15 billion; per capita $10,100. Real growth rate: Inflation: Unemployment: Arable land: Agriculture: sugarcane, tea, corn, potatoes, bananas, pulses; cattle, goats; fish.

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People Mauritius is a densely populated island of around 1.2 million people. It is a plural society where all the ethnic groups present: Hindus, Muslims, Creoles, Chinese and Europeans live in peace and where all the ancestral cultures have been preserved. These features make the island a unique place in the world. Religion Mauritian society is noteworthy for its high degree of religious tolerance. Mauritians often share in the observances of religious groups other than their own. In part as a result of the multiplicity of religions, Mauritius has more than twenty national holidays. In addition, the government grants subsidies to all major religious groups according to their membership. According to the 1990 census, 49 percent of the population was Hindu, 27 percent Roman Catholic, 16 percent Muslim, and 0.5 percent Protestant; 7.5 percent belonged to other groups. Culture While many countries claim they are cosmopolitan, only a few really qualify. Mauritius is one of the rare authentically cosmopolitan societies. Where else could so many towns and villages boast of a Catholic church, a Muslim mosque, and a Hindu temple within walking distance from each other? And if you are lucky, you might even find a Chinese pagoda in the vicinity! One little-known cemetery at Bambous hosts a burial ground with a Muslim and a ... Jewish section!! A little history helps explain this peculiar mix. The French took over the island from the Dutch settlers (notorious for having eaten the Dodos down to the very last!) around 1715. The French brought over slaves from Africa (particularly from Senegal, Guinea, Mozambique and Madagascar) to work in the sugar-cane plantations. The Mauritian Creole, now in quasi-universal use on the island, probably evolved during those years as some sort of lingua franca between slaves and masters.

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TravelNotes.org The Online Guide to Travel Car Hire Cruises Flights Hotels ... Oceania Mauritius Around Mauritius Getting to Mauritius Maps Mauritius Background ... From USA Flag of Mauritius Mauritius is an island in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,400 kilometres off the south east coast of Africa , east of Madagascar Local Currency Convert your currency into Mauritius rupees. Maps and Travel Books National Anthem of Mauritius. Food Travel Fiction Health Kids Bios Humor Mags Software Gifts Tech Business Other News Headlines World News Directory of newspapers and news sources from around the world. L'Express The Mauritius daily is only in French. Le Mauricien Also nice for readers of French. Daily Forecast How's the weather in Mauritius, from the Weather Underground. Mauritius Background The 1,865 square kilometre island is of volcanic origin, with coral reefs surrounding most of the coast except the south. The Dutch settled on the island in 1598, and named it Mauritius, in honour of their ruler, Prince Maurice de Nassau; although the island was probably visited by Arab traders before the 10th century.

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