Africa - Mauritius - Country Information

The Indian Ocean island paradise of Mauritius is a year-round destination, thanks to its sub-tropical climate. Offering some of the finest hotels in the world many with outstanding facilities including world-class golf courses and deluxe spas, the island is surrounded by inviting white sand beaches overlooked by a landscape of towering mountains and fields of sugar cane - a tropical paradise!

Key Facts
Full Country Name	Republic of Mauritius
Area	1,860 sq km
Population	1.2 million
Capital	Port Louis
Time Difference	4 Hours Ahead of GMT
Visa	A Visa is required
Currency	Rupee
People	Indo-Mauritian (68%), Créole (27%), Sino-Mauritian (3%), Franco-Mauritian (2%)
Language	Hindi, French, Urdu, Bhojpuri, English
Dialling Code	00 230
Electricity	230V 50 Hz

Visas:

A Visa is required

Health risks:

Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Polio, TB, Tetanus, Typhoid

When to Go:

Mauritius has high temperatures and humidity throughout the year, with rainfall possible at all times of year.  The wettest period is from January to April, when tropical cyclones may occur.