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Mauritius: Things to Know Before You Go

All the useful information for traveling to Mauritius. The most important cities, currency, airports, the capital, and all the essential tips to visit Mauritius without being unprepared.

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Mauritius Fact Sheet

  • Country: Mauritius
  • Area: 1,865 km²
  • Capital: Port Louis
  • Population: 1,143,069 inhabitants
  • Language: English (official), Creole-French, Hindi
  • Religion: Hindus 50.9%, Catholics 27.1%, Muslims 16.1%
  • Form of government: Republic
  • Main cities: Moka, Pamplemousses

Useful Information for Mauritius

  • Currency: Mauritian Rupee
  • International dialing code: 00230
  • International vehicle code: MS
  • Driving side: left
  • Entry documents: Passport or follow passport-free initiative
  • Vaccination required: No
  • Electricity: 240V
  • Measurement system: metric decimal
  • Time zone: +4
  • Fixed date holidays: March 12 National Holiday (the UK granted independence in 1968)
  • Climate: The climate is tropical-humid. During the summer season, from December to April, cyclones often occur
  • Average temperatures: 23.3°C (26.5°C in winter, 20.5°C in summer)
  • Transport: The bus service is well-developed and although somewhat slow, it covers the entire island
  • Airports: Plaisance

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