Mauritius

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Mauritius is part of:
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Capital Port Louis
Neighbouring Countries none
Total Area 2,040 km2
  - Water 10 km2 (0.49%) / 49 m2/ha
  - Land 2,030 km2
Coastline 177 km
Population 1,244,663 (610 inhab./km2)
HDIA 0.802 (2007)
Gini CoefficientA n/a (1995)
Nominal GDPB $8,128 million
GDP (PPP) Per CapitaB $12,400
National UN Presence UNDP, WHO
Land UseC
  - Cultivated Land 1,055 km2 (51.96%)
     - Arable 995 km2 (49.02%)
     - Permanent Crops 60 km2 (2.94%)
     - Irrigated 220 km2
  - Non cultivated 68,991 km2 (48.04%)
Average Annual RainfallD 2041 mm
Renewable Water ResourcesE 2.2 km3
Water WithdrawalsF 0.725 km3/yr
  - For Agricultural Use 68%
  - For Domestic Use 30%
  - For Industrial Use 3%
  - Per Capita 582 m3
Population with safe access to
  - Improved Water Source 100%
     - Urban population 100%
     - Rural population 100%
  - Improved Sanitation 94%
     - Urban population 95%
     - Rural population 94%
References & Remarks
A UNDP Human Development Report
B CIA World Factbook and Wikipedia
C CIA World Factbook Country Profiles
D Aquastat - FAO's Information System on Water and Agriculture
E CIA World Factbook
F Earthtrends

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Articles

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  2. Mauritius/publications ‎(25 views) . . Katy.norman
  3. Mauritius/projects ‎(25 views) . . Katy.norman
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Projects and Case Studies

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  1. Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystem (ASCLME) Project ‎(331 views) . . Katy.norman
  2. Water and wastewater management contract ‎(119 views) . . Katy.norman
  3. Remedial Works at the Waste Treatment Plant, St. Martin Pig Farm, Mauritius ‎(197 views) . . Katy.norman
  4. Minimisation and Safe Disposal of Pesticides Waste, Mauritius ‎(127 views) . . Katy.norman
  5. Integrated Farming- An Animal Waste Treatment plant, Mauritius ‎(234 views) . . Katy.norman


5 most popular projects and case studies in Mauritius
  1. Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystem (ASCLME) Project ‎(331 views) . . Katy.norman
  2. Environmental/Health Impact Reduction by Composting Horse Manure, Mauritius ‎(266 views) . . Katy.norman
  3. Integrated Farming- An Animal Waste Treatment plant, Mauritius ‎(234 views) . . Katy.norman
  4. Remedial Works at the Waste Treatment Plant, St. Martin Pig Farm, Mauritius ‎(197 views) . . Katy.norman
  5. Decrease Pesticide Use in Crop Production for a Better Health and Environment, Mauritius ‎(165 views) . . Katy.norman


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