Public transport in Mauritius: Plans for new LRT, bus upgrades February 1, 2018 | Features Mauritius, also known as the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country. It covers total area of 2,040 km square and its population was estimated at 1.26 million in 2016. Box 1 provides a brief backg... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password