Category:Mauritius



Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in 1505 A.D.; it was subsequently held by the Dutch, French, and British before independence was attained in 1968 A.D.. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable foreign investment and has earned one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Creole, Bhojpuri, French, and English are spoken.