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Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Mauritius
Mauritius
Country: Mauritius
Capital: Port Louis
Airports:
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
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Mauritius Travel Info

Capital: Port Luis
Country size: 2.040 sq.km.
Population: 1.220481
Religion: Hindus 52%, Christians 28.3%, Muslims 16.6%
Location: Mauritius is composed of the main island Mauritius, the side island Rodrigues (size 109 kmē) and a lot of smaller islands. The area is located in the Indic Ocean, about 1000 kilometres east of Madagascar and about 200 kilometres northeast of Reunion.
Language: The official language is English. Nevertheless French is most frequently spoken. The colloquial language is also Creole; Furthermore you might listen to Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Gujrati or a Chinese accent like Mandarin or Hakka.
Entry requirements: Please check the visa requirements at the Mauritius embassy in your county and do this as well in advance of your travel date.
Climate: The climate is slightly tropical with frequent brief showers especially during the warmer month (November - March). The temperature of the water is about 25 degrees throughout the year.
Rental cars and transport: Taxis are available. A rental car costs about 50 Euros a day. Mind the left-hand traffic!
Currency & banking: Local currency is the rupee (MR). 1 rupee = 100 Cents. All credit cards in common use are accepted on Mauritius. Traveller's checks are accepted by banks and hotels.
Health regulations: If you travel from Europe there won't be any immunization required. Nevertheless it is recommended, especially for individualistic travellers, to get a vaccination against hepatitis A, tetanus and typhoid. Malaria does not exist on Mauritius.
Time difference: CET +2 hours during summer, +3 hours during winter.
Telephone: The dialling code for Mauritius is 00230, for Rodrigues 00095. Telephone cards can be purchased in the post office or a kiosk. 2 GSM networks available.
Electricity: 220/240 volt alternating current, 50 Hertz. Adapters are often necessary. They might be provided to you at the reception of your hotel.

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