The island of Rodrigues, an autonomous island and part of the Republic of Mauritius is located about 600 kilometers to the north-east of Mauritius at 19.42 S and 63.25 E. The island has a population of almost 42,000 people and covers an area of around 108 km2(roughly 18 km by 6.5 km) with a coastline length stretching over 80 km.
In December 2002, Rodrigues was granted autonomy within the Republic of Mauritius and set up its own Regional Assembly and an Executive Council, chaired by a Chief Commissioner.
Crop farming, an emerging green tourism sector, livestock rearing, lagoon fishing and local handicraft industry are the main economic activities on the island.
The island of Rodrigues, an autonomous island and part of the Republic of Mauritius is located about 600 kilometers to the north-east of Mauritius at 19.42 S and 63.25 E. The island has a population of almost 42,000 people and covers an area of around 108 km2(roughly 18 km by 6.5 km) with a coastline length stretching over 80 km.
In December 2002, Rodrigues was granted autonomy within the Republic of Mauritius and set up its own Regional Assembly and an Executive Council, chaired by a Chief Commissioner.
Crop farming, an emerging green tourism sector, livestock rearing, lagoon fishing and local handicraft industry are the main economic activities on the island.
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