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Population: 1250882
Area: 2040km²
Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritius Rupee (MUR)
Country dialing code: 230
Weights & Measures system: Metric
Electricity: 220V or 125V, 50Hz
Government type: parliamentary democracy
President: Sir Anerood Jugnauth
Prime Minister: Navinchandra Ramgoolam

Religions:

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

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