Mauritius

Mauritius (French: Maurice, Mauritian Creole: Moris), is a sovereign island country in the Indian Ocean about 1,200 miles off the southeastern coast of Africa.

Mauritius is one of the eighteen British Commonwealth Realms and thus a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also a member of the African Union and the United Nations.

History

 * 1972: passing of the Commonwealth Realms Act in Mauritius.

Military
Mauritius has no military force. Domestic security is the responsibility of the Royal Mauritius Police Force, and coastal protection is provided by the Royal Mauritius Coast Guard. For defence purposes, a detachment of the British Armed Forces is present in the country through a bilateral defence treaty with the United Kingdom.

Society and culture

 * Transportation in Mauritius