Mid Century
Posted in Uncategorized on 12/05/2008 10:05 pm by adminMid Century

Why did the population of Mauritius begin to grow so rapidly in the mid 20th century?
Also, what seemed likely to happen in the future if something wasn't done to solve the problem? What did the government do to reduce the rate of population growth and increase resources? What does the future hold for Mauritius and it's people?
(Geography homework!)
Thanks.
1) Baby Boom, due to the end of the war, like everywhere else. This was couple with increased prosperity for its people.
2) Seemed likely that there would soon be increased poverty, land scarcity (it is a small island!), and mass unemployment.
3) AGRESSIVE Family Planning incentives. Free community clinics tpo educate the population as to contraception.
4) The future was looking very bright until a few years ago. Mauritius had only functional unemployment (around 3%). However, inflation is causing havoc to its people's buying power. Moreover, the current economic crisis is adversely affecting one of its main revenue sources, Tourism
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