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Mauritius is located off the eastern coast of Africa in southwest Indian Ocean. Mauritius covers an area of 2,040 square kilometers. The capital of the country is Port Louis. The official language of the place is English though there are other vernacular languages.

The country is a parliamentary republic. The country got its independence in 1968 from the United Kingdom. The Portuguese sailors were the first to visit this island though this island was known to Arabs in the ancient times. The climate of the country is tropical with trade winds blowing across the island.

The country is a middle income diversified economy. The countries industrial and tourism sector is growing. Sugarcane plantations are a big contributor to the economy of the country. It accounts for around twenty five percent of exports.

The country is growing in its banking sector and has attracted a good amount of off shore companies intended on growing their business in Asia and South Africa. The country is first among all the other countries to have the largest FDI in India. The maps of Mauritius point to the fact of its prosperous future in economy. The travel maps of Mauritius have a lot of beautiful beaches to offer.