Mauritius
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Capital
Port Louis
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Local time
23:13
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Population
1.29 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+230
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Currency
Rs MUR (rupee)
Mauritius
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Capital
Port Louis
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Local time
23:13
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Population
1.29 m
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+230
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Currency
Rs MUR (rupee)
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Average Salary
$ 1 337
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Petrol price
€ 1.65 pl
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Precipitation
2 041mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
2 040 km2
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Protected Area
5%
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Forest Area
19%
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Agricultural area
42%
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Annual air passengers
1.59 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Indo-Mauritian - 68 %
Creole - 27 %
Sino-Mauritian - 3 %
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Religion
Hindu - 48 %
Roman Catholic - 24 %
other Christian - 8 %
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Literacy rates
92.7%
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Languages
Creole
Bhojpuri
French
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Armed Forces
2 550
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Alcohol consumption
4 l/person
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Smoking
40.1%
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Diabetes
22.3%
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Tuberculosis
22 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
food processing, textiles, clothing, mining, chemicals, metal products, transport equipment, nonelectrical machinery, tourism
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Agriculture
sugarcane, tea, corn, potatoes, bananas, pulses, cattle, goats, fish
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Natural Resources
arable land, fish
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Energy Import
84%
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Natural Resources
arable land, fish
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Renewable Energy
10%
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CO2 Emissions
4 228kt
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Ease of Business
25 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
46
What not to do when visiting Mauritius
Mauritius Don't forget to remove shoes (and possibly leather belts) when entering mosques and temples. Women should carry a scarf if planning to enter a mosque.
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Mauritius Don't visit someone's home empty-handed - bring a gift for appreciation.
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Mauritius Don't talk about sex and pornography in Mauritius - it's a taboo. The state does not allow pornography of any type on the island even erotic is a taboo.
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Did you know?
Mauritius has no official language.
Mauritius Don't involve in drug trafficking which is illegal and carries very heavy penalties.
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Mauritius Don't sunbath topless - sunbathers should note that nudism and topless sunbathing are frowned upon on public beaches. No hotel permits nude sunbathing on beaches.
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Mauritius Don't swim in the sea where a danger notice is displayed.
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Mauritius Don't make jokes about bombs or security threats - this is criminal offence.
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Mauritius Don’t forget to shake hands when greeting (men). Women commonly share a kiss on each cheek, same between women and men. Be aware that greetings may vary per each group culture Indian, African, French or Chinese.
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Did you know?
Mauritius has Africa’s largest percentage of Hindus.
Mauritius Don't leave your valuable items such as camera, purse, wallet or handbag unattended in public places.
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Mauritius Don't forget to dress properly - in most hotels, walking around in surfer shorts or bathing suits after sunset is simply prohibited. Mauritian women are a very conservative.
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Mauritius Don't wear shorts, mini-skirts or sleeveless shirts when visiting religious shrines.
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Mauritius Don't violate local customs - it's prohibited to introduce sugarcane and parts thereof, soil micro-organisms and invertebrate animals.
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Mauritius Don't be surprised to see girls holding hands together. In Mauritius, female friends often hold hands while walking and touching.
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Did you know?
In eastern Africa, you can buy beer brewed from bananas.
Mauritius Don't necessary go to sea without wearing sea shoes - avoid cuts and stings from coral, sea urchins or stone fish.
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Mauritius Don't forget to protect yourself against mosquitos, especially if you intend to visit Mauritius in summer.
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Mauritius Don’t refuse the invitation to coffee or tea.
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Mauritius Don't forget the cyclone season extends from November to May.
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