 | Capital: Port Louis. Area: 788 sq. mi. |
| Population: ~1.1 million. Pop. density: 1,447 per sq. mi. Urban: 44%. |
| Ethnic groups: Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%. |
| Principal languages: English (official), French, Creole, Hindi, Bhojpoori. |
| Religions: Hindu 52%, Christian 28%, Muslim 17%. |
| Defense: 0.4% of GDP (FY 1992-93). Active troop strength: 1,300 (paramilitary). |