Discover Mauritius – Sea fishing – Submarine tour

Mauritius is a fascinating, world-in-one-island slice of paradise. Its very name of conjures up images of tropical luxury and stupendous extravagance. The island is loaded with historic sights, cultural diversity, geographic variation and almost limitless activities to distract you from the daily grind of beach and pool.

Brief overview

Country name: The Republic of Mauritius
Population: 1.3 million (UN, 2011)
Capital and largest city: Port Louis
Area: 2,040 sq km (788 sq miles)
Major languages: English (official), Creole, French, Indian languages
Major religions: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Life expectancy: 70 years (men), 77 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Mauritian rupee=100 cents
Main exports: Sugar, clothing, tea, jewellery
GNI per capita: US $7,750 (World Bank, 2010)
Internet domain: .mu
International dialling code: +230