Mauritius
Mauritius lashes out at UK over marine park project
Mar 04, 2010 12:48 EST
Mauritius' premier said Thursday he was appalled by Britain's plans for a marine reserve around Chagos, an archipelago London forcibly evacuated to build a military base four decades ago.
World health chief slams tobacco industry 'bullies'
Feb 26, 2010 11:07 EST
World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan on Friday accused "ruthless, devious" tobacco companies of bullying as she battled attempts to stimulate smoking in poor nations.
Egypt, South Africa in same Nations Cup group
Feb 20, 2010 12:58 EST
Defending champions Egypt were drawn in the same 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group as 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa on Saturday.
HSBC seeks big growth, sukuk pickup in 2010
Feb 15, 2010 07:58 EST
DUBAI (Reuters) - HSBC <HSBA.L> expects double-digit revenue growth this year in its Amanah Islamic banking division and more sukuk mandates than in 2009, Razi Fakih, deputy chief executive of Amanah told Reuters.
France joins race to digitize world's books
Jan 20, 2010 19:08 EST
LA CHATRE, France (Reuters) - Amid the flat, wide fields of central France, a team of re-trained secretaries and IT experts is packaging Europe's literary heritage for the digital era.
Early queen's remains unearthed in Germany
Jan 20, 2010 11:34 EST
The remains of one of an early queen and member of the English royal family are believed to have been unearthed in Germany, archaeological experts said Wednesday.
Meaningless win for Mali as they go out with Malawi
Jan 18, 2010 14:10 EST
Mali scored twice within three minutes of the kick-off en route to an ultimately meaningless 3-1 victory over Malawi in an Africa Cup of Nations Group A match on Monday.
Meaningless win for Mali as they go out with Malawi
Jan 18, 2010 13:11 EST
Mali scored twice within three minutes of the kick-off en route to an ultimately meaningless 3-1 victory over Malawi in an Africa Cup of Nations Group A match on Monday.
Deluge of Haiti aid, but officials say more needed
Jan 16, 2010 07:01 EST
Donors ranging from the world's richest countries to individuals sending text messages have contributed massive aid for quake-stricken Haiti, but officials say much more is needed.
Champions Egypt off to winning Nations Cup start
Jan 12, 2010 16:50 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Champions Egypt off to winning start
Jan 12, 2010 16:35 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Football: Champions Egypt off to winning start
Jan 12, 2010 15:28 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Champions Egypt off to winning start
Jan 12, 2010 15:24 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Football: Champions Egypt off to winning start
Jan 12, 2010 14:12 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Champions Egypt off to winning start
Jan 12, 2010 14:11 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Champions Egypt off to winning start
Jan 12, 2010 13:24 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Football: Champions Egypt off to winning start
Jan 12, 2010 13:23 EST
Defending champions Egypt defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Ombaka Stadium here on Tuesday.
Japan whaler "spy flights" rile Australia
Jan 06, 2010 15:30 EST
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's government came under pressure from lawmakers on Wednesday to block "spy flights" launched by Japanese whalers from Australian airports to foil hardline anti-whaling activists in the Southern Ocean.
New 'strawberry' crab species found off Taiwan
Jan 05, 2010 21:45 EST
New 'strawberry' crab species found off southern Taiwan with red shell and small white bumps. A marine biologist says he has discovered a new crab species off the coast of southern Taiwan that looks like a strawberry with small white bumps on its red shell.
Puerto Rico halts monkey-breeding facility plans
Dec 31, 2009 08:22 EST
Judge bars construction of monkey-breeding facility in Puerto Rico, rules in favor of PETA. A judge has barred construction of a monkey-breeding facility in southern Puerto Rico that has pitted people seeking an economic lifeline for their poor mountain town against other residents and animal activists.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Republic of Mauritius
Repiblik Moris
République de Maurice | ||||||
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| Motto: "Stella Clavisque Maris Indici" (Latin) "Star and Key of the Indian Ocean" | ||||||
| Anthem: Motherland | ||||||
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| Capital | Port Louis 20°10′S 57°31′E / 20.167°S 57.517°E | |||||
| Official languages | English[1][2] | |||||
| Vernacular | Mauritian Creole, French, English | |||||
| Demonym | Mauritian | |||||
| Government | Parliamentary republic | |||||
| - | President | Anerood Jugnauth | ||||
| - | Prime Minister | Navin Ramgoolam | ||||
| Independence | from the United Kingdom | |||||
| - | Date | 12 March 1968 | ||||
| - | Republic | 12 March 1992 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 2,040 km2 (179th) 787 sq mi | ||||
| - | Water (%) | 0.05 | ||||
| Population | ||||||
| - | 2008 estimate | 1,288,000[3] (151st) | ||||
| - | 2000 census | 1,179,137 | ||||
| - | Density | 631.4/km2 (18th) 1,636.5/sq mi | ||||
| GDP (PPP) | 2009 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $15.273 billion[4] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $12,011[4] | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $8.738 billion[4] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $6,871[4] | ||||
| HDI (2004) | ▲ 0.802 (high) (65th) | |||||
| Currency | Mauritian rupee | |||||
| Time zone | MUT (UTC+4) | |||||
| - | Summer (DST) | (UTC+5 (2008 only)[5][6]) | ||||
| Drives on the | left | |||||
| Internet TLD | .mu | |||||
| Calling code | 230 | |||||
