 Population |
The population of Mauritius as at December 1997 was estimated at
1.2 million. It forms aunique mosaic of different races, cultures and religions since Mauritians are
descendants of immigrants from the Indian sub-continent, Africa, Europe and China. The
cultural diversity and harmony of the island makes Mauritius a unique place in the world.
Most Mauritians are bilingual, being equally fluent in French and English. English is the
official language, but French and Creole are widely spoken while a number of oriental
languages such as Hindi and Mandarin also forms part of the linguistic blend.
secretaries are trained both
locally and overseas. | | Human resources |
Mauritius enjoys a literacy rate of over ninety percent.
Education at the secondary and tertiary levels is free and the Government, conscious of
the fact that the country’s most valuable resource is its people, is constantly
striving to improve the educational system. Considerable effort is also being deployed
into industrial and vocational training.The labour force in 1997 was estimated to be over
505,500 with a major proportion being absorbed by the manufacturing sector. The University
of Mauritius ensures a regular flow of graduates in a wide range of disciplines apt to
cater for the demand of the labour market. The large pool of well educated young people,
versatile and easily trainable, is a valuable asset for the country to meet the challenges
of an ever increasing competitive working environment. Graduates and qualified
professionals including lawyers, accountants and chartered |
