Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Mauritius  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Mauritius | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Port Louis | Riga |
Latitude  | 20° 0′ 0″ S | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Mauritius is 2,040 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Mauritius is smaller than Latvia by 62,549 sq km. Mauritius is around 31.66 times smaller than Latvia.
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,040 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 62,549 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 790 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 24,148 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.07 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Port Louis | Riga |
Demonyms  | Mauritian | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | English, French | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Hinduism | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 48.3 % | 64 % |
The people of Mauritius are called Mauritian, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Mauritian rupee | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | MUR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +230 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .mu | .lv |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MU | LV |
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Motherland | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Motherland | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Dodo | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | Mauritius kestrel | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Trochetia Boutoniana | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Football | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Red, blue, yellow and green | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 02:28 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+4 (Mauritius Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+4 (Mauritius Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Mauritius is [02:28 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Mauritius as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,261,041, and the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Mauritius had 620,709 less people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Mauritius is 0.02% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 76.1 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 11.9 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Port Louis | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 02:28 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 31.34 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 4.51 km/hr, 108 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 60 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.32 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 190.48 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 98.03 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 13.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus (148 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 14 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.7 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.47 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Mauritius, is [ Diabetes mellitus ]. Around 148 people per 100,000 people in Mauritius, are dying of Diabetes mellitus.
Similarly, around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Mauritius, spent [ 6.39% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Mauritius | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 33.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 19.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Mauritius, are 1.27 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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