The island, which is of volcanic origin, covers an area of 1,865 squarekilometers or 720 square miles. Coral reefs surround most of the coast, except the south. The average temperature during daytime is 25°C (75°F) and rarely under 13°C (62°F) at night. There are two seasons: hot, from November to April and warm, from May to October.
For more general information and information on the capital and major cities, city maps, Mauritian cuisine geography and climate, history, people and culture, literature, and places of interest, visit these sites:
Entry Requirements:
A visa is not required for citizens of Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden or the United States (please call the number below for a more detailed list). Travelers should obtain the latest information and details from the Embassy of Mauritius:
Online Visa Application: http://www.traveldocs.com/index.htm
General and Health Information for Travelers:
There are no
inoculations required for entry; however Malaria may be of concern.
Please see the following sites for more detailed information:
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/eafrica.htm
http://travel.state.gov//mauritius.html
Hotels, Restaurants, and Leisure:
Rickshaw Restaurant
76 Saint Jean Road
Quatre Bornes
Restaurant Canton
Le Grand Gaube Hotel
Please use the following web sites for more details:
Currency & Time:
The Mauritian currency unit is the Rupee, denoted by the symbol Rs. Rs 1 = 100 cents.
| US $ 1.00 | Rs 23.05 |
| ECU 1.00 | Rs 25.14 |
| British Pound 1.00 | Rs 37.85 |
| Japanese Yen 100.00 | Rs 17.90 |
| Singapore $ 1.00 | Rs 14.39 |
| Swiss Franc 1.00 | Rs 15.67 |
| French Franc 1.00 | Rs 3.77 |
| D Mark 1.00 | Rs 12.66 |
http://www.elandnews.com/mauritius/index.html
If you have questions or need clarification regarding information contained in these Bulletins, contact Ms. Diane Lask, JOSS, at (+1) 303-497-8684, lask@ucar.edu.
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Last modified: 5 January 1999