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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 axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal26%
    Unitary74%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy82%
    Autocracy18%
  • Power

    Leaning · Security
    Security62%
    Liberty39%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation35%
    Multiculturalism65%
  • Diplomacy

    Strong · Pacifist
    Militarist16%
    Pacifist84%
  • Intervention

    Leaning · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist66%
    Nationalist34%
  • Economy

    Balanced
    Public53%
    Private47%
  • Control

    Balanced
    Planning51%
    Free market49%
  • Trade

    Strong · Globalism
    Protectionism25%
    Globalism75%
  • Religion

    Leaning · Religious
    Irreligious32%
    Religious68%
  • Morality

    Strong · Traditionalist
    Progressive23%
    Traditionalist77%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Biology
    Technology38%
    Biology62%

What sets Mauritius apart

Most unusual position

Diplomacy

Leans further toward pacifist than 98% of the 283 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 53Mauritius 16

Of all the axes, Diplomacy is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Structure

On Structure, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 27Mauritius 26

Here it shares common ground with most countries.