| Surface : 2.045 Kmq....The island
of Mauritius occupies a choice section of the Indian Ocean. It is situated just north of
the Tropic of Capricorn, in latitude 20º south and longitude 57º 35' east of Greenwich.
It is approximately 855 kilometres off the east coast of Madagascar, Africa being the
neared continent with Mombasa some 1800 kilometres away. |
| Population : 1.129.000 inhabitants |
| Electricity: All appliances use 220V. The most common electrical plug is
the UK 3-pin. |
| Entry Requirements: A visitor must be in possession of a valid
passport and a return or onward ticket. A visitor's visa is granted normally for one
month, but can be renewed for a further period upon request. Visas are required by all
except nationals of Commonwealth countries, EU countries, Japan, Scandinavia, and the USA.
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| Climate: Mauritius is an all-year-round holiday resort saved
from extreme temperatures. In the summer months, from November to April, the temperature
varies from 20° C to 28° C on the Central Plateau and from 25° C to 33° C on the
coast. From May to October, the average temperature is 19° C in the centre of the island,
rarely falling under 13° C at night. On the coast, all temperatures are about 5° C
higher. The sea temperature approaches 27° C in summertime and is down to 22° C in
winter. The hours of daylight are approximately from 05:00 to 19:00 in summer and 06:00 to
17:30 in June, July and August - the winter months. The rainy season occurs from January
to March - especially on the Central Plateau. Cyclones may occur between November and
February. |
| Capital : Port Louis |
| System : Parliamentary Republic ....Mauritius
became an independent and sovereign country on 12 March 1968 after a referendum in 1967
among the population. It is a Westminster-style democracy. The members of parliament (MPs)
are elected every 5 years. The President is the Head of State and Commander in Chief. Full
executive power rests with the Prime Minister who is head of Government. |
| Languages : The official language is English - but the most
widely spread is French and the local dialect, Creole. Teaching is in English but written
and spoken press predominantly in French. Most Mauritians also speak their native language
such as Hindi, Chinese, Urdu, etc... |
| Religions : catholic (25%), muslim (12%),
hindu (52%) |
| Money : Mauritian rupee (MauR) 1 Rupee = 100 cents |
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