MauritiusGeneral Information about MauritiusAlthough Mauritius is an African country situated off southern Africa in the Indian Ocean, it is heavily influenced by its French and British ties and Indian workers. There are around 1,250,000 people living in Mauritius and the official language of the country is English, though only 1% of the population speak it, instead opting to use Creole or Bhojpuri. There are a mix of religions followed in Mauritius such as Hindu, Roman Catholic and Muslim.
Mauritus has a tropical warm climate year round so anytime is great for visiting this island country. The capital city Port Louis has the famous Central Market and is a great place to get the experience of life in Mauritius. The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens are also another major tourist attraction in Mauritus. ClimateFind Out About The Climate In MauritiusMauritius experiences weather that is perfect for holidays which can be described as hot and tropical. The summer months last from November through to April with averages of 32 degrees with occasional heavy tropical rains. The winter months are mild with highs of 26 and lows of 20 degrees. Visiting during January and April should be taken with care as this is cyclone season as well as strong storms. During winter along the east coast the weather can be rather cool with light rains. GeographyGeographical Information On MauritiusSet in the south west Indian Ocean Mauritius is a small island measuring 1,860 square metres with a coastline of 177 kilometres. Mauritius is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs and also includes Agalega Islands, Rodrigues and Cargados Carajos Shoals which is also known as Saint Brandon. The highest mountain in Mauritius is Piton de la Riviere Noire which rises to 828 metres. Closely followed is Pieter Both at 823 metres and Le Pouce at 812 metres. EconomyLearn About The Economy In MauritiusThe economy of Mauritius is very strong with most of its economy coming from the service sector such as the tourism industry. Since its independence from the British colony back in 1968 Mauritius's agricultural industry has suffered and only contributes about 8 percent of the economy. Some of the main produces are sugarcane, tea, corn, potatoes, as well as cattle and fish. Clothing and textiles contributes over 55 percent of their exports with sugar following on 24 percent. The official currency is the Mauritian Ruppe. The economy of Mauritius is strong and they do not receive any financial aid. Guesthouses in Mauritius
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