Mauritius is a romantic Indian Ocean island with beautiful beaches
fringed with palm and casuarina trees, protected by a coral reef
forming lagoons of crystal clear water. It is a fertile island where
waving fronds of sugar cane dominate the landscape; where there
are large forested areas, huge craters, gorges and spectacular waterfalls
all with a backdrop of mountains whose jagged profile indicates
their volcanic origin.
WHY VISIT MAURITIUS?
- Mauritius is a tropical paradise with an idyllic climate with
sunshine all the year round Beautiful golden palm-fringed beaches, turquoise sea and coral reefs
- A vast variety of activities and water sports; these include
catamaran cruising, windsurfing, water skiing, diving, para-sailing,
golf and adventure sports. -
Colourful and bustling local markets -
Deep-sea game fishing -
A wide variety of accommodation establishments to suit all styles
and budgets -
Natural sights like craters and giant lilies, mountains and forests
with unique flora and bird life -
Rich cultural and historical traditions - Mauritius has a different rhythm of life, the Sega rhythm...
Mauritius self catering holidays. Mauritius (Ile Maurice in French) is a small tropical island of the Indian
Ocean. It is an independent, democratic, and sovereign country. Having no
mineral resources, it lives mainly on sugar, textile and tourism.
Shopping: The island's reputation as a shopping paradise is strengthened by
the diversity and quality of shopping opportunities that are present in Mauritius.
Textiles are a favourite, Mauritius is home to some of the finest textiles - Ralph
Lauren Brand for one - Mauritius is a typical seaside resort and the island has
a flourishing swimwear designing trade, with - Beachwear another popular brand name,
will conquer you with its magnificent lines and shimmering colours, see the basketwear,
embroidery, pottery, cut stones, glasswear, hand crafts particularly model ships,
the list just goes on and so does the shopping.
There are few places in the world where you are made to feel as welcome.
Sejour
ile maurice.
Royal college
Curepipe. In Mauritius no smile is broad enough, no embrace warm enough, and nothing is too
much effort. English is the official language although everyone also speaks French
and Creole.
Mauritius Country Information: Mauritius Airport transfer. Mauritius is a small island located in the South-West Indian Ocean (57°35’ E;
20°15’ S), off the east coast of Madagascar. The Republic of Mauritius
(Mauritius for short and Maurice in French) comprises of the main island
Mauritius, together with Rodrigues, St. Brandon Island, and Agalega Islands as
its dependencies. It claims sovereignty on Diego Garcia and Tromelin. Mauritius
is a volcanic island covering an area of 1,865 km˛ (720 sq. miles).
The capital of Mauritius is Port-Louis and the official language of the country
is English though French and Creole are widely spoken. The Mauritian currency is
the Rupee (MUR). The National flag is four horizontal stripes: red (top), blue,
yellow, and green.
Mauritius History: Mauritius forum.
Mauritius is well known for the Dodo, the extinct bird. The Dutch came in the
early 17th century and named the island Mauritius after Prince Maurice de
Nassau. They exploited severely the island by cutting the valuable ebony trees
and are responsible for the extinction of the dodo birds. Their exports were so
great that the price of this timber fell on the Dutch market. They introduced
sugar cane before leaving the island in 1710 due to severe droughts and damage
caused by cyclones.
Then came the French in 1721 who renamed the island Ile de France. Slaves from
Madagascar and mainland Africa were imported to work on the sugar plantations
established by the French. The French rule ended by a fierce battle with the
British in 1810. The latter reinstated the name Mauritius and ruled the island
for 158 years.
Holidays in Mauritius.
In 1835, slavery was abolished, and thus indentured labourers from India (and
from China to a lesser extent) came to Mauritius to work in the sugar cane
fields to replace the missing slave workforce. There have been several Chinese
immigrations afterwards who came as traders.
Mauritius Politics:
Mauritius became an independent and sovereign country on 12 March 1968 after a
referendum in 1967 among the population. It is a Westminster-style democracy.
The members of parliament (MPs) are elected every 5 years.
The President is the Head of State and Commander in Chief. Full executive power
rests with the Prime Minister who is head of Government.
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Mauritius.
The Mauritian press benefits from two important independent newspapers, namely
Le Mauricien and L'Express.
Languages in Mauritius:
English is the official language. French is more widely understood but the
language of communication is Creole. Oriental languages are also used.
