A snapshot of the Republic of Mauritius shows below the key socio-economic and geographical aspects including its territories.
Official Name: Republic of Mauritius (short: Mauritius); République de Maurice (in French); Repiblik Moris (Morisyen)
Motto: Stella Clavisque Maris Indici (Latin); "Star and Key of the Indian Ocean"
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Maritime Zones Map & Features (click on image for enlarged version) [source: PMO] |  |
- By virtue of the Constitution of the Republic of Mauritius, Chapter XI states that “Mauritius” includes –
(a) the Islands of: - + Mauritius (Map, google access)
- + Rodrigues (Map, google access)
- + Agalega (Map, google access)
- + Tromelin
- + Cargados Carajos
- + Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia
- and any other island comprised in the State of Mauritius;
(b) the territorial sea and the air space above the territorial sea and the islands specified in paragraph (a);
(c) the continental shelf; and
(d) such places or areas as may be designated by regulations made by the Prime Minister, rights over which are or may become exercisable by Mauritius;
