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Mauritius

Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean - a tropical paradise akin to Maui or Martinique but more budget-traveller friendly. Though nestled up alongside Africa, it's actually more influenced by its British and French ties and predominantly Indian workforce.
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Destination Facts

Full Name: Republic of Mauritius
Capital City: Port Louis
Population: 1,250,882
Area: 2,040 square kilometres
Language Spoken French, Bhojpuri, English, Morisyen
Religion

Hindu (48%), Roman Catholic (23.6%), Muslim (16.6%), other Christian (8.6%), other (3.2%)

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