Mauritius
Republic of Mauritius · Eastern Africa
Updated 8 November 2026
Mauritius is a country in Eastern Africa with its capital in Port Louis. Its head of state is Dharam Gokhool and its head of government is Navin Ramgoolam. On DiploMaps you can see Mauritius on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Head of state
- Dharam Gokhoolpresident of Mauritius since 2024
- Head of government
- Navin RamgoolamPrime Minister of Mauritius (1995–2000, 2005–2014, 2024–Present)
- Foreign minister
- Dhananjay RamfulMinister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius
- Population
- 1.2 million (2025)
- Area
- 2,040 km²
- GDP
- $16.2 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Official languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- United Nations
- Member since 1968
- Region
- Eastern Africa · Africa
Mauritius and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $682.2 million
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $18.8 million
- Visa for UAE citizens
- No visa needed
Memberships
- African Union
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- SADC
- SAARC
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
- ICC (Rome Statute)