Federation of American Scientists (http://www.fas.org)
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) “is the oldest organization dedicated to ending the worldwide arms race, achieving complete nuclear disarmament, and avoiding the use of nuclear weapons for any purpose.” Whatever one’s views are on its goals, a search of the site yields valuable information on a country’s armament found only with difficulty elsewhere.
Internet Connectivity in Mauritius (http://www2.sn.apc.org/africa/countdet.CFM?countries%5F%5FISO%5FCode=MU)
A report on the status on telecommunications including information about the Internet and the telephone system of Mauritius.
Mauritius Wildlife Foundation (http://www.maurinet.com/wildlife.html)
"The Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, formerly known as The Mauritian Wildlife Appeal Fund is the only non-governmental organisation in Mauritius to be exclusively concerned with the conservation of endemic species. The MWF works in close co-operation with the Government with whom a Memorandum of Agreement was signed in 1994.
National Computer Board (Mauritius) (http://ncb.intnet.mu/index.html)
Offers a wealth of information technology and related educational information as well as profiles about Mauritius.
World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/home-page/)
The official site of the WHO offers text in English, French or Spanish on its mission and health initiatives, programs and warnings world wide.
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