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welcome. 3blue’s. Project. Mauritius. The Republic of Mauritius is made up of several islands. Divided into 9 districts. Discovered in 16 th century. Famous for its sugar cane. Capital: Port Louis. Historical Event. 1810 :Sir Robert Farquar encouraged the cultivation of sugar cane.
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Mauritius • The Republic of Mauritius is made up of several islands • Divided into 9 districts • Discovered in 16th century • Famous for its sugar cane • Capital: Port Louis
Historical Event 1810:Sir Robert Farquar encouraged the cultivation of sugar cane 1835:slavery was abolished 1901:Mahatma Gandhi in Mauritius 1909:Indian Immigration ended 1968:Independence 1992:Became Republic
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam • Known as the ‘Father of the nation’ • Also known as ‘Chacha’ • Born in 18 SEPTEMBER 1900 • He was a FREEDOM FIGHTER who struggled for Mauritius • Died in DECEMBER 1985
Independence • Gained Independence in 12 March 1968 • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam became the first Prime Minister( Labour Party) • Governor General represented the Queen Of Britain on that day • Many people believed that Independence would give • them a better life
Trochetia • Trochetia is the symbol of Mauritius and its independence • It is also known as the Star and Key of Indian Ocean
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