Country Profiles: Mauritius Webquest Worksheet

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and southeast of the Seychelles. Its capital is Port Louis, a bustling port city and economic hub. Mauritius is known for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, volcanic landscapes, and multicultural society, influenced by African, Indian, European, and Chinese heritage. It is a parliamentary republic with a stable political system and a growing economy driven by tourism, sugarcane production, textiles, and financial services. This worksheet helps students explore Mauritius’ geography, government, economy, and cultural identity, with reflection questions to encourage critical thinking and connections to global issues.

Keywords:
Mauritius, Port Louis, Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Seychelles, island nation, beaches, coral reefs, volcanic landscapes, multicultural society, African heritage, Indian heritage, European influence, Chinese influence, parliamentary republic, tourism, sugarcane, textiles, financial services, economy, Model United Nations (MUN), Geography