Mauritius - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of Mauritius

Area in Km²

1,860

Population

1,299,172 population

Capital

Port Louis

Religion

49% Hindu; 32% Christian; 17% Islam

Government

Parliamentary republic

Language

Official language

French, English

Languages spoken

Hindi

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+4

Currency

Currency

Mauritian rupee

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Possible criminality risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

Medium

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+230

Internet availability

Low

Electricity

V

230

Hz

50