The Republic of Mauritius is a tropical island which took shape due to the eruption of a volcano called Caldera. Since it wasn't even identified and handed a formal reference, Mauritius stayed noncivilised with thick woods covering almost all areas of the island. Mauritius at that time harboured creatures living in the wild such as tortoises, different kinds of birds and the most well-known Dodo. The Dodo, at present a nonexistent bird, was formerly used as the favourite dish for Dutch people who landed in Mauritius.



Mauritius has a history, treasured enough to be passed on from one generation to another. Children at school learn about the history of Mauritius. Mauritius has a recent history, initially cited on the Arabian maps. Therefore, in the year 1598, the Dutch people acquired control of the island and titled it Mauritius. Then, during the year 1638 colonisation eventually occurred in Mauritius. The Dutch remained in Mauritius for approximately 20 years and abandoned as they witnessed numerous efforts from other groups to stay in Mauritius. At last, the year 1710 saw the Dutch part ways with Mauritius.

Subsequently, 5 years after the Dutch had left Mauritius, the French made their apparition. At that time, the French people used Mauritius as way to secure their ships steering towards India. However, the genuine French colonisation in Mauritius didn't begin till the year 1721. The coming of Governor Mahe de Labourdonnais, stimulated development across Mauritius in the year 1735. The exploitation deeds carried out by Mahe de Labourdonnais are still viewable in Mauritius today. He built the Chateau de Mon Plaisir, constructed the Line Barracks, sprang up Port Louis as an armed forces port and made a portion of the Government House.

Years passed by and the French figured that they were being menaced by the Englishmen to leave Mauritius. For this reason, during the year 1810, an intense naval combat occurred at Grand Port where France faced England. The English people came out on top, defeating the French and eventually gaining total control of Mauritius. With this wind of change, Mauritius enjoyed further development. Further progress was made, as the year 1835 finally marked the abolition of slavery. Slaves who were fetched from African countries to work in Mauritius were released. The Indian workers comprising of Hindus and Muslims were likewise given their freedom.

The Indians brought to Mauritius at that time, represented by far the largest segment of the population. A multiethnic society was then born in Mauritius with Hindus, Muslims and Christians dwelling all on the same land and sharing the same country. The commercialisation of sugar turned out to be a firm economical advance for Mauritius. Further advances were made. And so, on the 12th of March 1968, Mauritius was converted in a self-governing state. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam went on to become the first ever Prime Minister of Mauritius. Besides, on the 12th of March 1992, Mauritius obtained the honour of becoming officially a Republic.

Mauritius has since then evolved and is continuing to progress as country.