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Mauritius is situated in the south –West Indian Ocean. A little above the tropic of Capricorn with latitude of 20 degree south and a longitude of 57degree eat of Greenwich. It is 2000 km off the east coast of Africa and some 855 km east of Madagascar
An island of volcanic origin with an area of 1864 square kilometre, it is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. Enjoyable and beautiful though, Mauritius is also a safe place to live either as national, professional, student or family. Crime prevalence is very low making one the safest law-abiding countries of the world.
The island considered as a paradise by people around the world, is a dream holiday destination for tourists with breathtaking crystal clear turquoise lagoons, white sand beaches and it’s near perfect climate. The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
Climate
The island is saved from extreme temperature during summer and winter, with a temperature ranging between 25˚ C and 33˚C during summer and 17˚C -25˚C during winter.
Time
Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+4) and 3 hours ahead of mid-European time.
Currency
The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupees(Rs.) which is divided into100 cents (cs) Coins exist as 50-cents, 1-rupee, 5-rupees, 10-rupees and 20-rupees. Notes exist in the following denominations: Rs.25, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 2000. There are no exchange controls in Mauritius.
Safety
Both emigrants and citizens are in agreement that this enchanting island is a safe place for everyone. On the health front, the country is free from many of the diseases affecting the sub-tropical countries of the world.
People and Languages
Mauritius are known for their hospitality and warm nature. Being both an English-speaking and French speaking nation, Mauritius is membership of both the Commonwealth of Nations and the Francophone. Other languages spoken in Mauritius include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, etc.
International Airport
The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, also known as plaisance is approximately.
48 kms form the capital city, Port Louis.Facilities include VIP langue, duty free shops both on arrival and departure, restaurants, banks and a post office.
Destination for Higher Education
Mauritius is one of the favourite destinations for higher education. The cosmopolitan crowed together with the genuine Mauritian hospitality will serve you an unforgettable experience in a safe and stable environment.