Mauritius is an island nation that is situated in the Indian Ocean. It is located 2,000 kilometre of the south-east coast of the African continent. This country has the 2040 square kilometre area. Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. It is the biggest city in the island. This country attained its freedom in 1968. English is the main language of government. The Dutch Republic established colony in this country in 1638. It was first residential colony of this island. This colony was demolished in 1710. Then French came here and named the island as ‘Isle de France’.