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Mauritius

Mauritius is an island nation located in the southwest Indian Ocean, approximately 900 kilometers east of Madagascar. It has a total land area of 2,040 square kilometers (787 square miles) and a population of about 1.2 million (as of 2010).

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Who won the Mauritius Maiden Cup 1983?

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Noble Salute ridden by D. Grant.

What are some major exports from Hungary?

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The CIA world factbook says "machinery and equipment 51.6%, other manufactures 35.7%, fuels and electricity 7.7%, food products 3.1%, raw materials 2.0%". They are a great site for finding out certain things about countries.

What is Mauritius famous for?

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Mauritius is famous for its sandy beaches.

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Mauritius is known as the gem of the Indian Ocean. The long stretch of white sand beaches and the diversity of the population makes it the ultimate melting pot of the region.

The famous Dodo bird now extinct was once native of the Island. We also have the 7 colored earth; a natural phenomenon that makes the soil turn different colors. To my knowledge there were 7 colors.

What are the multinational company in Mauritius?

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benefit and drawbacks of multinational in Mauritius

Which is the mother tongue of Mauritius?

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The mother tongue is Mauritian Creole. Official language is English, however, in almost every official task, Mauritians speak French. Other ancestry language is the Bhojpuri. Due to the presence of different religions community/ multicultural language is not a barrier. But, Mauritians have a vast knowledge of different languages like Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Tamil, Telegu, Mandarin, etc. They also learn other European languages like Spanish, German, etc.

Who was Mauritius named after?

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The island was inhabited but later occupied by the Dutch who named it Mauricius after prince Maurice of Nassau.

How long does it take to travel from Houston to mauritius?

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The flight time from Paris to Mauritius is 11hrs and 41 minutes.

Where is the best place to live in Mauritius?

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The best place to live in Mauritius would be Grand Bay, if you like enjoying the beach. It is not too far from the beach and also has a good night life.

What is the food they eat in Mauritius?

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In Mauritius they eat a variety of foods since it is a multicultural island. If ever you have studied it's history, you will see that in Mauritius, there are people from many countries of the world: India, China, Africa and many those who have settled from European countries. So in Mauritius, you will get mainly Indian foods, Chinese foods in restaurants or even European foods. Fast foods also is common in Mauritius, especially ''Dholl Puris' which is typical from Mauritius...

How long does it take to fly to Perth from mauritius?

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A random search for flights from Perth (PER) to Mauritius (MRU) shows:

OPTION 1: 19hr 00min via Johannesburg (JNB)

PER - JNB South African Airways Flt 281 Dep 11:45pm 25Feb,Fri

JNB - MRU South African Airways Flt 192 Dep 08:40am 26Feb,Sat

Flight Duration: 15hr 20min; Layover Time: 3hr 40min; Total Trip Time: 19hr 00min

When did the Arab sailors find Mauritius?

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The island was known to Phonecian, Arabs, and Malay Sailors as early as the 10th century

Is there a western union at rose hill in mauritius?

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sbm counter (cardinal margeot square): +230 4647091/ 2/ 3

How much an air hostess of air Mauritius get?

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$10 000 per year for domestic flights

How much is 100 Mauritius rupees?

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1 Mauritius Rupee as opposed to what? Pakistani Rupee? Indian Rupee? Sri Lankan Rupee? Nepalese Rupee? Or maybe Seychelles Rupee? Just...Just do me a favour, okay? Be more bloody specific.

What are the social problems in Mauritius?

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Mauritius has many social problems that are affecting the country and its people. Some of these social problems include drug and alcohol usage, civilians distrust of police and corrections officers, and the massive amounts of tourism that takes place in the country.

Do you need vaccinations for Mauritius?

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The CDC and WHO recommend vaccinations of Rabies, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Cholera, Typhoid, and Influenza.

What is the time duration from new delhi to mauritius?

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OPTION 1: Random search date was 17Jun,Thu

7hr 30min Delhi (DEL) - Mauritius (MRU) Nonstop by Air Mauritius.

OPTION 2: Random search date was 18Jun,Fri

13hr 05min Delhi (DEL) - Dubai (DXB) - Mauritius (MRU) by Emirates Airlines.

Flight Duration: 9hr 50min; Layover Time: 3hr 15min; Total Trip Time: 13hr 05min

What were the living condition in mauritius?

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The Dutch brought the first slaves to Mauritius. The slaves were treated harshly and punishments included amputation of body parts.