Mauritius Quick Facts

Capital

Port Louis

Location

Latitude: 20 degrees south
Longitude: 58 degrees east

Area

1865 km square
Approximately 55km x 35km

Population

1.2 million people including Rodrigues and outer islands

Seasons

Summer: November - April
Winter: May - October

Temperature

23°C - 33°C in summer
17°C - 23°C in winter

Sea Temperature

22°C - 27°C all year

Topography

Coral reefs protect pristine white beaches that circle almost the entire island.
From the northern plains the land rises to a central plateau dotted by lakes and extinct volcanic craters.

Languages:

English is the official language.
French and Creole are commonly used.
Hindi and Bhojpuri are also spoken

Economy:

The Mauritian economy rests on 4 main pillars: Tourism, sugar textile and the services sector

Currency:

The Mauritian Rupee (Rs) converts at approximately Rs 31 to the USD Dollar.
Change counters are available at the airport.