Name: Republic of Mauritius

Nationality: Mauritian(s)

Politic: Parliamentary democracy

Population: Estimated around 1.2 millions.

Economy: The Mauritian economy is based on Textile, Tourism, Sugar and Services.

Languages: English is the official language. French is very popular over the island. Creole is native language spoken throughout the island. Hindi and Bojphuri is also spoken.

Currency: Mauritian Rupee (Rs)

Time: Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +4).

International Airport: The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, also known as Plaisance (code: MRU).

Driving: On the left with priority to the right.

Climate: Tropical (Summer from November to April and Winter from May to October)

Banking hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.15 am -3.15 pm, Friday:9.15 am -3.30 pm , Saturday:9.15 am -11.15 am (Some banks only).

Medical services: Free public medical facilities are widely available. Private clinics provide medical services for a fee.

VAT: A value added tax of 15% is payable on goods and services including hotel and restaurant bills.

Working Hours:
Private Sector : Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 4.15 pm and Saturday : 9am -noon (Some offices)
Public Sector : Monday to Friday: 9 am - 4 pm and Saturday : 9am -noon (Some offices)

Cuisine: Mauritius has a diversity of cuisines to offer. The most common varieties are Indian, Créole, European, and Chinese with seafood almost always the specialty since the island is surrounded by the sea.

Transport: Buses, cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

Electricity: 220 volts.