Mauritius

Mauritius lies off the coast of Africa to the east of Madagascar. It is a former British colony which gained independence in 1968 and still considers itself to be part of the Commonwealth. The island has almost full employment, much of which is now moving away from the traditional work in sugar and tea plantations to the highly specialised knitwear garment factories.

Population: 1.2 million. Language: English; also French and Creole. Main religions: Hundu, Christian, Muslim.

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Correspondence team leaders (English language) John Perryman; (French language)

CBM activities The thriving ecclesia at Rosehill on the east side of the island has an active preaching and study programme. Work is being undertaken on the island of Rodrigues, where there are 40 contacts.

Ecclesia Rosehill (about 35 members).

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