Mauritius at a glance
Facts and Figures
Currency
Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Political Regime
Democracy
Language
English is the official language but French is widely spoken
Climate
Winter (April to October; Between 18° C and 24° C) & Summer (October to March; Between 25° C and 33° C)
Time
+ 4 hours Greenwich
Population
1.263 Million
Area
Mainland of Mauritius has an area of 1860 km² but has a much larger Marine Exclusive Economic Zone.
Location
Latitude 20º south of the equator, Longitude 57.5º east.
Capital
Port Louis
