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Country Name

Mauritius

Country Code

MU, MUS

Country Calling Code

+230

Country Profile

Destination Mauritius, an archipelago in Southern Africa in the Indian Ocean, about 900 km (560 mi) east of Madagascar and 200 km (120 mi) north east of Rιunion. The island nation includes the main island of Mauritius, the island Rodrigues, 600 km (373 mi) further east, the two outer islands of Agalιga, 1065 km (660 mi) to the north, and the archipelago of Cargados Carajos Shoals (Saint Brandon), 430 km to the northeast. Mauritius, Rodrigues, and nearby Rιunion (170 km (110 mi) southwest) form part of the Mascarene Islands. The combined area of 2,040 km² of the country is about one fifth smaller than Luxembourg or about half the size of the US state of Rhode Island.

Capital Name

Port Louis

Languages

French, English, Creole, Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bhojpuri

Country Currency

Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +4h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

12.7 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

Area: 2,040 km² (770 sq. mi.

Place to Visit

Trou Aux Biches – A Place Where You’ll Lose Yourself Belle Mare Plage – Enjoy Sunrise Amidst Greenery Ile Aux Cerfs – Perfect Weekend Getaway Pereybere – Water Sports And More La Cambuse – Swim Your Heart Out Le Morne – Water Sports And Nature Ilot Gabriel Beach – Go On A Cruise Chamarel Coloured Earth – Witness The Seven-Colored Sand La Cuvette Beach – Nature And Local Food Flic En Flac Beach – Longest Beach Mont Choisy Beach – Natural Wonder Near Airport Poste Lafayette Beach – Admired For A Variety Of Activities Black River Gorges National Park – Breathtaking Beauty Casela World of Adventures – Enter The World Of Wildlife Parc Francois Leguat – Turtles And More Trou Aux Cerfs – For Jogging Amidst Lush Greenery Tamarind Waterfalls – A Sight To Behold Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden – Enter The World Of Flora Rochester Falls – Bathe Under The Gush Of Water Mauritius National Botanical Garden – Witness The Huge Variety Of Plants La Vallee Des Couleurs Nature Park – For A Great Exploration Experience La Vanille Crocodile Park – Witness The Breathtaking Creatures Casela Nature Park Segway Tour – A Great Fauna Tour Chamarel Waterfalls – Largest Waterfall Blue Bay Marine Park – Behold The Underwater World Le Pouce – Ideal Place For Nature Lovers And Adventurers Eureka House – Greenery And More Photo Museum – For All The Photography Lovers Out There Sugar Museum – A Great Learning Experience Blue Penny Museum – Learn The Historicity Light House of Albion – One Of The Best Attractions Mahebourg – For Food And Architecture Grand Bassin – For A Religious Experience Mauritius Photography Museum – Learn The History Of The Island Rodrigues – For A Recreational Time Aapravasi Ghat – A UNESCO World Heritage Site Chateau De Labourdonnais – Reflection Of Victorian Era L’Aventure du Sucre – Historicity Of Sugar Production Champ de Mars Racecourse – Experience The Adrenaline Rush Grand Baie Bazaar – Endless Variety Port Louis Market – From Dining To Shopping Moka – For A Fun Lifestyle Shopping Flic En Flac – Clothes And Clothing Accessories Mahebourg Market – For A Great Flea Market Experience Le Craft Market – For All The Crafty Stuff Quatre Bornes Market – Numerous Options Flacq Market – For Clothes And Food Bagatelle Mall – One-Stop Shopping Place

News

L'Express National news (in French) Le Mauricien National news (in French) Mauritius News UK-based Monthly Newspaper. Radio/TV Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) The public broadcasting station of the Republic of Mauritius.

Art Culture

Mauritius Culture Article about the culture of Mauritius by BBC. RadioMoris.Com Music from Mauritius: Sιga, Seggae et Ragga (Streaming). The Sega Image gallery of Sega dancer, the Sega is both the national dance and musical form of Mauritius.

Economy Business

Bank of Mauritius The Central Bank of Mauritius. Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry - MCCI Official website of Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mauritius Online Business Directory Mauritius Business Directory. Yellow Pages Mauritius Mauritius Yellow Pages.

Transport

Airline Air Mauritius The flag carrier of Mauritius. Freeport Mauritius Freeport The Mauritius Freeport Authority

Tourism

Education

University of Mauritius University of Mauritius is the national university and the oldest and largest university in the country, founded in 1965. The university's main campus is located at Rιduit, Moka.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR MAURITIUS VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO MAURITIUS: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical; cyclone season mid-December-April. Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 12 March 1968 ( from UK, Mauritius became a republic in 1992). Constitution: 12 March 1968. Natural resources: Arable land, fish. Agriculture products: Sugar, sugar derivatives, tea, tobacco, vegetables, fruits, flowers and fishing. Industries: Labor-intensive goods for export, including textiles and clothing, watches and clocks, jewelry, optical goods, toys and games, and cut flowers; tourism. Exports - commodities: clothing and textiles, sugar, cut flowers, molasses, fish, primates (for research) Imports - commodities: manufactured goods, capital equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals

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