GENERAL INFORMATION ON MAURITIUS
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Nestling some 3000 km off the east coast
of Africa, just north of the Tropic of
Capricorn, is the beautiful tropical island
of Mauritius. This jewel of the Indian
Ocean boasts 160 km of coastline
surrounded by coral reefs, a breathtaking
central plateau and picturesque
mountains.
TEMPERATURE
Mauritius is a perfect year-round holiday
destination. Coastal air temperatures
range from 22° C (72° F) in winter to
31° C (88° F) in summer. Water
temperatures vary between 22° C
(72° F) and 27° C (81° F). Like all tropical
islands, there are no well defined rainy
and dry seasons.
POPULATION & LANGUAGE
The population numbers just over a
million consisting of Hindus, Muslims,
Chinese, Creoles and Europeans. English
(the official language) and French are
widely spoken along with Hindi, Creole
and other oriental languages.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
A valid passport is required by all visitors
to Mauritius, as well as a return ticket.
Visa and vaccination requirements differ
from country to country; please consult
with your nearest consular office or contact us.
CURRENCY
The currency is the Mauritian rupee,
divided into 100 cents.