The Indian Ocean's most perfectly organized paradise — a coral-ringed island of colonial-era sugar estates, Indo-African-French cuisine, water sports in every shade of turquoise, and some of Africa's finest golf.
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Population
- 1,243,741
- Area
- 2,040 km²
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Currency
- Mauritius Rupee (MUR)
- GDP
- $15,495M
Good to know
Driving side
Left
Annual visitors
316,000 (2020)
Safety
Low (2.27/100k)
Avg temp
23.3°C
Religion
Hinduism
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 999 · Ambulance 114 · Fire 115
Travel guide
Mauritius (French: Maurice, Mauritian Creole: Moris) is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,300 km (1,400 mi) from the African continent. Mauritius is mostly appreciated by visitors for its natural beauty and man-made attractions, multi-ethnic and cultural diversity, tropical climate, beautiful beaches and water sports.
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Best time to visit
May–December is the dry season with cooler temperatures — the best time to visit. January–April is the cyclone season (peak February–March) with high humidity. Kite surfing on the east coast best May–November.
Visa
Citizens of most Western countries including US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia receive 90 days visa-free in Mauritius.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (2)
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