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Facts on Mauritius
-Population: 1.2 million
-Literacy rate: 88.6%
-Religions: Hinduism (48%), Christianity (32%), Islam (17%)
-Life Expectancy: 72 years

Mauritius is an island-nation located in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. The Portuguese landed in Mauritius in the beginning of the 16th century. Subsequently it was controlled by foreign European powers such as the Dutch, French, and the British. Mauritius obtained its independence from the British in 1968.

A country of over one million people, Mauritius is a small nation that has relied on foreign investment and tourism to be in a better situation than most other countries on the African continent. Mauritius has one of the better per capita incomes in Africa and a population with a greater life expectancy than most others.

Islamic Relief in Mauritius
The primary function of the Islamic Relief office in Mauritius is as a fundraising location. Including Mauritius, Islamic Relief works in eleven countries that mainly focus on raising funds for projects around the world. Mauritius and South Africa are currently the only African nations among these offices.

Recently opened, the Islamic Relief office in Mauritius will serve as an integral part of our efforts to help the needy and less fortunate around the world.