Mauritius is an island of approximately 1865 square kilomteres with 330 kms of coastline almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. The land gently rises to a central plateau which is about 600 metres above sea level.
It is situated in the South West Indian Ocean (20 degrees south, 57.5 degrees east) to the east of Madagascar. The highest mountains are Piton de la Rivière Noire (828 metres), Pieter Both (823 metres) and Le Pouce (812 metres).
Mauritius is a popular tourism destination for people from around the world.
Apart from its natural physical assets as a tropical island, it is also distinguished by the excellent service available in its hotels, its safe environment, and its diverse cultures.
When you come to Maurituis you will have a large variety of accommodation where you can stay. There are bungalows, villas, apartments and hotels. All these accommodations are from low budget to luxury.
Capital of Mauritius:
The capital city of Mauritius is Port Louis.
Climate:
The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to about 26°C in February. The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East and the South.
Credit Cards :
Credit cards are normally accepted by banks and most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops.
Culture :
Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions. The population
consists of Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans.
Currency
The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which is divided into 100 cents (cs).
Economy:
The Mauritian economy is based on four sectors: Textile, Tourism,
Sugar and Services.
Electricity:
220 volts.
Emergency
Police(ambulance ) :999, Police : 208-7018/20
Fire : 995, Samu : 114
Language
Most people in Mauritius are bilingual and are equally fluent in English
and French. Creole and French are the main languages in the everyday environment and several oriental languages are also spoken.
Security
A tourist police service has been set up to ensure security in tourist zones.
An anti-terrorist law has also been proclaimed. A specific law relating to all tourist activities and corrupt practices has also been voted.
The following essential pieces of advice are meant for you :
-Keep an eye on all personal belongings at all times.
-Be careful when withdrawing money from a cash point.
-Avoid wearing expensive jewellery.
-Do not leave anything inside your car.
(For trips or purchases) use only recognised operators or suppliers.
-Keep your passports, plane tickets, jewellery of value and large sums of money in safe custody.
-For sea excursions, do not rent boats with inadequate security standards.
-During individual sea trips, always notify the person responsible for the boat house.
-Do not go swimming in areas where it is forbidden.
Shopping
Shopping hours in our main cities range from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm (Monday-Saturday). Some shops are open till noon on Sundays and public holidays. Many duty free shops and modern shopping centres (Caudan, Curepipe, Floréal Square, Happy World House, Orchard Centre) offer a wide choice of products.
Please note that there are no shops open in Rose-Hill, Curepipe and Quatre-Bornes on Thursday afternoon.
Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory.
Time & Telecommunications
Mauritius is four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and three hours ahead (2 hours in summer) of mid-European Time. Mauritius has international direct dialling facilities to most parts of the world as well as high speed fax and internet services.
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