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Mauritius

An Indian Ocean island independent since 1968, Mauritius is a multiethnic parliamentary democracy with an Indo-Mauritian majority, alternation of power, an economy of tourism, sugar and finance, a strong welfare state and a society balancing Hindus, Christians and Muslims.

Predominant spectrum
Center
Closest ideology
Bioconservatism
Closest personality
Augusto Cury
Flag: Mauritius

Political topics

Profile across mindedfolk

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal26%
    Unitary74%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy82%
    Autocracy18%
  • Power

    Leaning · Security
    Security62%
    Liberty39%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation35%
    Multiculturalism65%
  • Nationalism

    Strong · Internationalist
    Internationalist75%
    Nationalist25%
  • Economy

    Balanced
    Public53%
    Private47%
  • Free market

    Leaning · Free market
    Planning38%
    Free market62%
  • Religion

    Leaning · Religious
    Irreligious32%
    Religious68%
  • Morality

    Strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive23%
    Traditionalist77%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Biology
    Technology38%
    Biology62%

What sets Mauritius apart

Most unusual position

Nationalism

Leans further toward internationalist than 96% of the 325 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 46Mauritius 75

Of all the topics, Nationalism is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Religion

On Religion, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 33Mauritius 32

Here it shares common ground with most countries.