Dr. Navin Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius

About Mauritius

• Location:
  • It is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, east of the African continent. It lies about 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of the African mainland, east of Madagascar.
  • The country includes the main island of Mauritius, Rodrigues Island, and several smaller islands.
• Capital: Port Louis
• Major Cities:
  • Curepipe
  • Vacoas-Phoenix
  • Quatre Bornes
  • Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
  • Mahebourg
• Major Ports:
  • Port Louis: The main commercial port of Mauritius.
  • Port Mathurin: Located on Rodrigues Island, a key port for inter-island trade.
• Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
• Political System:
  • It is a parliamentary republic.
  • The President is the head of state.
  • The President's role is largely ceremonial, while the Prime Minister exercises executive powers.
  • The Prime Minister is the head of government.
  • The Parliament of Mauritius is a unicameral legislature, consisting of the National Assembly with 70 members.

Map of Mauritius