Mauritius

COUNTRY  PROFILE

Mauritius -is an island nation located off the southeast coast of the African continent in the Indian Ocean. Port Louis is the
capital city which is comprised of the sanitized waterfront and more colorful old town that exhibits a feature of city life since
Victorian times.

It is a volcanic island of lagoons with palm-fringed beaches and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs off the coastline.
This beautiful island is situated approximately 2400 kilometers off the South East Coast of Africa and  800 km east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.

Mauritius is known as a plural society (1.2 million) where all & various ethnic groups like : Hindus, Muslims, Creoles, Chinese
and Europeans live in peace and where all the ancestral cultures have been preserved. These features make the island a unique place in the world and the Mauritians is known for their tolerance and kindness towards all people. Mauritius is a sugar and clothing exporter and a center for up market tourism.

Your holiday in Mauritius will be a memorable one while you would experience here –  a world class diving and snorkeling offshore, the boat trips to near-perfect islets and excursions to botanical gardens and colonial plantation houses, a fabulous culinary destination with great wildlife watching plus a look out for the pink colored pigeon –a bird unique to the island, some of the best hiking trails in Black River Gorges National Park  and a hot curry of different cultures of the island and a quiet fishing villages.

Mark Twain (an American writer) – once wrote that ‘Mauritius Was Made First and Then Heaven, Heaven Being Copied After Mauritius’. For the most part, it’s true: Mauritius is rightly famed for its natural lagoons, the crystal clear sapphire waters in the sea,
powder-white sandy beaches and luxury resorts. Mauritius is indeed a tropical paradise.

QUICK  FACTS ON  MAURITIUS   :-

CAPITAL :: Port Louis
NUMBER OF STATES :: 9 ( Nine )
LARGEST CITY :: Port Louis ,
NATIONAL LANGUAGE :: Creole ( mixed African & French ), English , French
RELIGION :: Christianity
AREA :: 1,865 square kilometers ( 720 square miles ) / 330 km of Coast line
POPULATION  :: 1,265,577  ( estimate in 2018 )
CURRENCY :: Mauritian rupee (MUR)

The Mauritius weather is very pleasant and allows the visitors to have perfect holidays all the year round.  Mauritius can be visited at any time of the year and you will be sure to have a comfortable weather during your stay.  As this country is situated quite near the equator, the sun is at its highest point longer than in other destinations around the globe. This is why Mauritius benefits from many hours of bright sunny skies all year round.

[1] High Season    ( Winter :: from May to September )

The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to September when the weather is cool, dry, sunny, mild and pleasant. Explore its beaches, nearby islands, wildlife and the water sports especially surfing (June, July & August) with an amazing waves along the west coast of Mauritius. Expect some of Africa’s best beaches, fresh seafood and long, sundrenched days on a Mauritius holiday. You will not even have to use the air conditioner. Taxi drivers and shop vendors can also be bargained with, as they will be more flexible during this time of year, when the number of tourists are low. During this season, there are also fewer crowds at historic and scenic attractions, due to the low tourist numbers.

[2] Shoulder Season  ( Spring ::  October, November, December)

The summer months from October to December are ideal for relaxing cool waters of the Mauritius beach. The days are long,
hot and humid, making swims in the ocean more refreshing and the breeze more welcome. One can expect crowds, especially on the beach and enjoy a wide variety of water sports. Diving enthusiasts will have the clearest waters, whereas Anglers will be delighted at the opportunities available for big game fishing through the months of October till December. The maximum temperature during summer goes up to 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum stays at 25 degrees Celsius.
Summers in Mauritius are a great time to explore the island and its beaches and other attractions.

Low Season   ( Summer ::  January , February and March )

January marks the onset of summers in Mauritius and the crowd begins to reduce. However, yet the hottest months of January, February and March are full of humidity and are quite high on the coastal part of the island when also cyclones can occur, resulting the strongest wind.  However, it is worth noting that over the past few years, no major cyclones have hit Mauritius.