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Situation
Mauritius is situated at approximately 2000kilometers to the south -eastern coast
of Africa and lies east of Madagascar on 20 S, 57.5 E.
Climate
In the central part of the island, 600 metres above the sea level, the average
maximum day-time temperature varies from about 20 C in August to about 26 C in
February. Along coastal areas, the temperatures are generally 3 to 5 degrees higher.
The western and northern regions are warmer and relatively drier than the East
and the South.
Languages
Most people in Mauritius are bilingual being equally fluent in English and French.
Creole and French are predominate everyday languages and several oriented languages
are spoken too.
Currency
Mauritian Rupee.
Health Precautions
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year
of age and coming from infected areas. There is no malaria risk in Mauritius or
Rodrigues.
Highlights
Friendly Mauritian people, blue azure seas, white sandy beaches.
Best Known for:
Palm fringed beaches, warm seas and island culture.
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Mauritius:
Off the shores of southern Africa, Mauritius and the Seychelles
appear like emerald jewels in the turquoise waters of the Indian
Ocean. Here the visitor enters a world of palm-fringed beaches
and crystal clear waters. Here is truly paradise found. Mauritius,
the archetypal tropical destination, offers miles of palm-fringed
beaches, warm azure seas and a distinctive island culture, which
blends Hinduism with cosmopolitan influences. Inland, fields of
waving sugar cane give way to mountains clad in tropical rainforest.
A range of luxury hotels and resorts flank the coastline’s
dazzling beaches. |
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