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