Mauritian diaspora in France
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Paris | |
| Languages | |
| English, Mauritian Creole and French | |
| Religion | |
| Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indian diaspora in France, mixed mauritian, Black people in France, Afro-French |
Mauritian diaspora in France are French people with Mauritian descent, or who were born in Mauritius.
History
After its independence, Mauritius fell into poverty and misery. At that time, the traditional host countries for Mauritian migrants like the United Kingdom and Australia had closed their doors, so many Mauritians began choosing France as their destination. They arrived in the 1970s, when migration from the rest of Africa to France was also increasing. The first Mauritian migrant to France was a Tamil doctor who settled in Strasbourg, in 1970.[1]
See also
- Mauritians
- Alix d'Unienville, secret agent
Notes
References
- Carsignol, Anouck (July 2007), "Les Indo-Mauriciens en France: Au carrefour des diasporas" (PDF), Hommes & migrations (1268–1269), retrieved 22 June 2013
 African diasporas in France  | |
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| North Africa | |
| East Africa | |
| Central Africa | |
| West Africa | |
| Southern Africa | |
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