Mauritius
Introduction
)
Mauritius Flag
Introduction
Geography
People
Government
Economy
Communications
Transportation
Military
Transnational Issues
|
| Introduction | Mauritius |
|
Background:
|
Discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, Mauritius was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has earned one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Recent poor weather and declining sugar prices have slowed economic growth, leading to some protests over standards of living in the Creole community. |
| Home | | Country List | | Privacy Policy |