Facts about Mauritius
The population of Mauritius is composed of people from various backgrounds, mostly of Indian origin (68%) and the rest of European origin, African, Chinese and Malagasy. The country has about 1.2 million inhabitants, the most populous cities of Port Louis (148.780), Beau Bassin (108.685), Vacoas-Phoenix (105.602), Curepipe (82.904) and Quatre Bornes (79.857), second 2005 Policy data.
, English is an official language and is particularly cultivated by the people of Indian origin. The other official language is French. The language of communication is the usual Marisyen, a creole language built on the French. Many Indian and Chinese immigrants still speak their native tongues.
and its population is a mix of Polynesians, Arabs, Indians, Africans and Europeans.
His cuisine has strong French influence and is not spicy as in the rest of Africa, but in most dishes came with Sakaya, a red pepper sauce with garlic. There they often dine on mats on the floor with large spoons, no knives. A typical drink is Ranonapango, which is rice cooked with water. Curry chicken and fish dishes are common, and the curry is done differently, very vanilla. Meals begin with a soup, entry of plants and fruits in the main course and dessert.
Typical dishes: LASOPY (Puree vegetables)
VARENGA (minced meat grilled with garlic)
LASARY VOATABIA (Chives chopped with tomatoes)
VARY AMIN Pineapple (rice with vegetables)
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History
History
The island was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505. It was first colonized by the Dutch in 1638, and named in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau. The French controlled the island during the eighteenth century and renamed it Ile de France. The island was taken by the British in 1814, which restored its former name.
Independence came in 1968, but remained Mauritius monarch as head of state of the UK and only became a republic in 1992, being a member of the Commonwealth. The island has a stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights. As a result, has attracted considerable foreign investment, thus earning the highest income per capita in Africa.
The island was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505. It was first colonized by the Dutch in 1638, and named in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau. The French controlled the island during the eighteenth century and renamed it Ile de France. The island was taken by the British in 1814, which restored its former name.
Independence came in 1968, but remained Mauritius monarch as head of state of the UK and only became a republic in 1992, being a member of the Commonwealth. The island has a stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights. As a result, has attracted considerable foreign investment, thus earning the highest income per capita in Africa.
Mauritius - Introduction
Mauritius
Mauritius is a country of the Indian Ocean, comprising the eastern Mascarene Islands (Mauritius and Rodrigues) and two archipelagos of islets further north, the islands and Cargados Carajos Agalega. Mauritius still dispute with Madagascar and France the island of Tromelin. Its closest neighbors are the French department of Reunion, to the west, and the Seychelles to the north. Its capital is Port Louis. Form along with Libya and the Seychelles, the group of African countries with Human Development Index is considered high.
Mauritius is a country of the Indian Ocean, comprising the eastern Mascarene Islands (Mauritius and Rodrigues) and two archipelagos of islets further north, the islands and Cargados Carajos Agalega. Mauritius still dispute with Madagascar and France the island of Tromelin. Its closest neighbors are the French department of Reunion, to the west, and the Seychelles to the north. Its capital is Port Louis. Form along with Libya and the Seychelles, the group of African countries with Human Development Index is considered high.
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