About Mauritius - EXODUS First, Student Visa, Visiting Visa, Immigration

Welcome to Mauritius

Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black river, Gorges National park, with rain forests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox. Capital Port Louis has sites such as the champs de mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th-century sir seewoosagur ramgoolam botanical gardens.

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Location

Mauritius is situated in the South West Indian Ocean, slightly over the tropic of capricorn, in latitude 20° South and longitude 57° East of Greenwich. It is 2,000 km off the East coast of Africa and some 855 km East of Madagascar.

It is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. The land rises from coastal plains to a central plateau where it reaches a height of 670 meters. Such plateau is bordered by three mountain ranges, including the highest peak.

Climate

Mauritius has a maritime climate, tropical during summer and sub-tropical during winter. The summer months extend from November to April and winter from May to October. In the center of the island, the temperature varies between 13ºC and 19ºC in July - August, and between 19ºC and 25ºC in January. Along the coast, the temperature is about 5ºC higher.

Language

English is the official language. French is extensively used and Creole is widely spoken. Asian languages also form part of the linguistic mosaic.

Culture

Mauritius has a cosmopolitan culture. Co-existence among Mauritians of Indian, African, European and Chinese ancestry has led to a sharing of cultures and values, a collective participation in festivals and increased understanding between people of different backgrounds. Mauritius is today a unique melting pot of peoples, languages and cultures.
Facts about Mauritius

Capital : Port Louis

Anthem : Motherland

Bird : Dodo

Flower: Trochetia boutoniana

Currency: Mauritian rupee

Reasons to

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Beaches of Mauritius

Mauritius, often referred to as the pearl of the Indian ocean. Everyone likes beaches, palm trees, warm lagoons! There are over a hundred beaches along the coastlines of the island.

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Multiculturalism

The Mauritian society is a perfect example of pluralism harmony. The Mauritian culture is a reflection of the diversity of its population.

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Accommodation

With an affordable standard of life, Mauritius is ideal for spending efficiently. As far as daily budget is concerned, 50 £ per person is enough to spend for travel and a restaurant lunch.

Political Stability

As a developing country, Mauritius is one of the most stable African countries. Tourism is a pillar of the economy and each year the country is refining to welcome more and more visitors.

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