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Africa - Mauritius - Country Information

Oberoi Mau, Mauritius

Africa - Mauritius - Country Information

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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.

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