About Mauritius

The Republic of Mauritius is a subtropical island country in the Indian Ocean, off the Southeast coast of the African continent to the east of Madagascar. The country is constituted of Mauritius Island and several outlying islands like Agalega islands, St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with Reunion are part of the Mascarene Islands. The main island is surrounded by coral reefs and has sandy beaches, with fertile plains rising sharply to rocky mountains. Due to its volcanic origin, age, isolation and unique terrain, Mauritius is home to a diversity of flora and fauna and some of the world's rarest plants and animals.

Mauritius has a population of about 1.22million people attaining the second highest population in Africa. The islands of Mauritius, where most of the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. Mauritius is a multi-ethnic city where each ethnic group falls within one of the four main communities known as Hindus, Muslims, Sino- Mauritians and the General population. The Mauritian population follows Hinduism, followed by Christianity, Catholic and lastly Islam. The Mauritian population is multilingual; while Mauritian Creole is the mother tongue of most Mauritians, most of the people are also fluent in English and French. The cuisine of Mauritius is influenced by the tropical location of the island as well as the cultural diversity which characterizes the country. Mauritian cuisine is a blend of African, Chinese, French and Indian influences in the history of Mauritius. Spices are also a major component of Mauritian cuisine.

The Republic of Mauritius enjoys a mild tropical maritime climate throughout the year with a warm humid summer extending from November to April and a relatively cold dry winter from June to September. The months of May and October are commonly known as transitional months. The mean temperature over Mauritius is 24.7°C during summer and 21.0°C during winter. The temperature difference between the two seasons is relatively small and it varies from place to place and is usually larger over coastal areas when compared to the Central Plateau. February is the wettest month and October is the driest.

Are you looking for ideas for things to do in Mauritius? Just as many people have the perception that Mauritius is mostly a honeymoon destination where people travel for the sun and the beach, its partially true. However, there is so much more to see and do in Mauritius than just the beach! From historic places and the most famous Mauritius attractions like the Aapravasi ghat World Heritage Site, Casela National Park, Black River Gorges National Park to the most unbelievable adrenaline rushing activities like quad biking, scuba diving, under water walking experience, swimming with dolphins, fly boarding will make your trip truly unforgettable. No matter if you are visiting Mauritius for your honeymoon, solo trip or a family vacation, you should take time to explore the island beyond the luxury resort. It will be worth it!