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Mauritius

Republic of Mauritius

Mixed French civil law and English common lawParliamentary republicReviewed· 2026-08-03
Capital
Port Louis
Population
1,260,000
Languages
English, French
Currency
MUR

Mauritius · Constitution

Constitution of Mauritius

In force since independence in 1968 and amended to establish a republic in 1992. It provides a Westminster-style parliamentary system with a justiciable chapter on fundamental rights, and includes the distinctive 'best loser' system allocating additional National Assembly seats to ensure representation of communities.

The constitutional text

In force since independence in 1968 and amended to establish a republic in 1992. It provides a Westminster-style parliamentary system with a justiciable chapter on fundamental rights, and includes the distinctive 'best loser' system allocating additional National Assembly seats to ensure representation of communities.

Separation of powers

Unitary, with Rodrigues holding a statutory autonomous status and its own Regional Assembly, and Agalega and St Brandon administered as outer islands.

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