Mauritius Economy:
Mauritius
is one of the key economic hubs in Africa. The country has experienced
steady growth since its independence and is the envy of many
African Nations.
The country’s economy relies mainly
on the Agricultural, Service, Tourism, Construction and Industry
Sectors. Leading industries
in the country are; tourism, textiles, food processing, machinery
and transport equipment. Major export commodities from Mauritius
are; sugar, cut flowers, sugar byproducts and textiles.
Currency:
The Mauritian Rupee (MUR) is the currency of Mauritius and was
adopted from the Indian Rupee. One Rupee is equivalent to 100
cents. The regulation of the currency’s exchange rates
and distribution is controlled by the Bank of Mauritius.
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