Area: 2041 Km²
Population: 1.190.000 (2001 est.)
Density: 583 pop/Km²

System of government: Parliamentary Republic
Capital: Port Louis (145.000 pop.)
Major cities: Beau Bassin-Rose Hill 95.000 pop.
Ethnic majority: Indo-Mauritian 70%, Creole 27%, Chinese 2,5%, White 0,5%
Border countries: -

Principal mountains: Piton de la Rivière Noire 827 m
Principal rivers: -
Principal lakes: Mare aux Vacoas
Principal islands: Mauritius Island 1865 Km², Rodrigues 109 Km²
Climate: Tropical

Language: English, French (both officials), Creole
Religion: Hindu 51%, Christian 30%, Muslim 16%
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)