Mauritius

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located about 2,000 km off the southeast coast of Africa. It has a population of about 1.3 million people. It consists of the main island of Mauritius and several smaller islands, such as Rodrigues, Agalega, and St Brandon. Mauritius was uninhabited until the 17th century when it was colonized by the Dutch, followed by the French and the British. Mauritius gained its independence from the UK in 1968 and became a republic in 1992. Mauritius has a tropical climate, with warm weather throughout the year. The average temperature ranges from 22°C in winter to 28°C in summer. Mauritius has a diverse landscape, with volcanic mountains, plateaus, plains, coral reefs, lagoons, and beaches. Mauritius is known for its natural beauty and biodiversity, hosting many endemic species of plants and animals. Mauritius also has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by its multiethnic and multireligious population. Mauritius's demography is characterized by low fertility, low mortality, and a stable population size. The birth rate is 12 per 1,000 population and the death rate is 8 per 1,000 population (2020). The life expectancy at birth is 75 years for both sexes (2020), with 72 years for males and 78 years for females. The total fertility rate is 1.4 children per woman (2020). The population growth rate is 0% (2020). The dependency ratio (the ratio of children and elderly to working-age population) is 379 per 1,000 (2020).Mauritius's population is composed of various ethnic groups that trace their origins to India (68%), Africa (27%), China (3%), and Europe (2%). The official language is English but most people speak French or Creole as their first language. Other languages spoken include Hindi

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I n 1987 with warship Tianee we travel through the Indian ocean to repair and install floating <box> for mooring boat in Djibouti / Comoro island / Europa / Juan de Nova / Seychelles / Madagascar. It was my best assignment in my life, good friendship and still with some of them we remember that time. In Mauritius i spend more time with some south Africans guys that i met in Comoro island , they are follow us, we spend time to sail around the island , bar`s . I visit a good factory model boat builder (HISTORIC Marine) where i bought  boat LA TOULONNAISE, where the worker are proficient and friendly like all people in Mauritius , also the fruit market is beautiful. we have see a beautiful site earth with 7 colors.