• View of Port Louis, capital city of Mauritius, from top of La Pouce Mountain

    View of Port Louis, capital city of Mauritius, from top of La Pouce Mountain

    © Jean-Bernard Carillet

  • Shabby side street in Port Louis

    Shabby side street in Port Louis

    © Julia Wilkinson

  • Small harbour at Cap Malheureux, at northern point of Mauritius

    Small harbour at Cap Malheureux, at northern point of Mauritius

    © Jean Robert

Mauritius: Overview

Mauritius is the most accessible island in the Indian Ocean - a tropical paradise akin to Maui or Martinique but more budget-traveller friendly. Though nestled up alongside Africa, it's actually more influenced by its British and French ties and predominantly Indian workforce.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Republic of Mauritius

Currency

Mauritius Rupee, MUR (Rs)

Population

1250882

Languages

  • Morisyen (other)
  • English (official)
  • Bhojpuri (other)
  • French (other)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: + 4

Voltage

220V or 125V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

  • British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

    British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

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