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Mauritius, has a tremendously expanded list of citizens from across the globe, with origins that can be traced back to Africa, India, France, England, and China. The island draws its special charm from its culturally diverse, peacefull society. A land of contrasts, Mauritius is recognised, year after year as a leading nation in Africa with a thriving economy.

The island is appreciated for its temperate tropical climate, breathtaking landscapes, internationally acclaimed hospitality services, high-quality healthcare and educations systems, warm and welcoming people as well as modern infrastructure, which contribute to a dymnamic, high-end real estate market.

THE ISLAND

  • Population: 1.3m

  • Total Surface Area: 2040 km2, with over 150km of beaches bordered by lagoons

  • Languages: English, French, Mauritian Creole

  • Average coastal temperature : 24 °C

  • Time Zone: GMT+4

  • Currency: Mauritian Rupee

THE ISLAND: POLITICS

  • Political system: Parliamentary Democracy, with general elections by universal suffrage every 5 years

  • Legal system governed by French Code Napoleon & British common law

  • Member of the Commonwealth, UN, WTO and African Union

  • Democracy Index 2017 (Economist Intelligence Unit): 16th Worldwide

  • Social progress Index 2017: 39th Worldwide

THE ISLAND: ECONOMY

  • Fiscal Destination (Bradley Hackford, 2017): 7th Worldwide & Economic freedom of the World Index 2017 (Fraser Institute): 7th Worldwide Freedom
  • World Bank Doing Business Report 2018 : 25th worldwide, Best country to do business in Africa Global competitiveness Index 2017-2018: 45th worldwide
  • Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance 2017: 1st
  • Strong banking, business and off-shore sector
  • Cyber Security (ITU 2017): 1st in Africa, amongst the 10 most committed in the World. Island enjoying optical fibre connectivity
  • Strategic geographical location to tap into markets with enormous potential such as Africa and Asia time zone that allows round-the-clock transactions with all major markets
  • Extensive flight connectivity – served by more 20 major airlines
  • Deep-water port with free trade zone
  • Diversified Economy: 68% Services, 25% Industry, 7% Agriculture
  • Literacy Rate: 90%
  • Employment Rate: 93%
  • GDP growth : 4%
  • GDP per capita: $21,600

LIFESTYLE

  • Finest indoor & outdoor living experience
  • Private schools with international education facilities
  • Private health centres and clinics supported by modern medical diagnostic centres and laboratories
  • A variety of outdoors activities and water sports
  • Wide selection of restaurants
  • 12 golf courses
  • Array of shopping centres with leading local & global brands
  • Rich cultural events calendar & diversity of sights and landmarks