Mauritius is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Port Louis, with a population of approximately 1.3M and a total area of 2,040 km². The official languages are English / French / Creole and the currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
Mauritius covers an area of 2,040 km² with a population density of 637/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $14.4B ($11,077 per capita) and gained independence in 1968. It has a coastline of 177 km.
Mark Twain famously wrote of Mauritius: 'You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first, and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.' The island is known for its exceptional beauty, stability and the extinct dodo — found nowhere else.
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Mauritius's largest national park — tropical forest with rare endemic birds and stunning waterfalls
UNESCO dramatic basalt peninsula — a symbol of the slaves who threw themselves off rather than return to captivity
A unique geological phenomenon — sand dunes of seven distinct colours that never mix
UNESCO the site where indentured labourers first arrived in Mauritius — a key site in world labour history
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
The official language(s) of Mauritius are English / French / Creole.
The population of Mauritius is approximately 1.3M.
Mauritius uses the Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
Mauritius is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
Mauritius has a GDP of $14.4B, with a GDP per capita of $11,077.
The best time to visit Mauritius is May–December. The climate is Tropical, cooler dry season May–November.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities (60 days)
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