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March 12, 1992 Mauritius becomes a republic and is tipped as the first tiger of the Indian Ocean and Africa. It has always solved its problems on its own. Population density is still high at 1500 persons per square mile but the population growth rate has been contained at less than two percent per year in the 1990s. The structure of the economy has undergone substantial transformation. Diversification away from sugar (but not at its expense) has been achieved. Textile and garment and tourism are other leading sectors today. The major challenge today is not finding jobs but finding enough skilled labour to maintain the competitiveness of the economy. The unemployment rate stands at less than three percent. The overall balance of payments is positive. Income per capita is Rs 25000, placing Mauritius among the middle income group of countries. Mauritius is now poised to move to a higher development phase.