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Mauritius will enchant you, will uplift your soul, making you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores time and time again. May your stay remain engraved in your memory forever.

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Official name
Republic of Mauritius

Geographic Location
Coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about 900 kilometres east of Madagascar

Capital and largest city
Port Louis

Area
2040 km²

Population
1.2 Million

Time Zone
UTC+4; Summer UTC+5

Currency
Mauritian Rupee

Official language
English

Highest point
Mont Piton (828 m)

Lowest point
Indian Ocean (0 m)

Ethnic groups
Indo-Mauritian 68%,
Creole 27%,
Sino-Mauritian 3%,
Franco-Mauritian 2%

Religion
Christen 30,0 %,
Hindu 53,0 %,
Moslems 13,0 %,
Sonstige 4,0 %