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Genral Information on Mauritius
Mauritius, a volcanic island of lagoons and palm-fringed beaches in the Indian Ocean, has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population of Asians, Europeans and Africans.
The island has maintained one of the developing world's most successful democracies and has enjoyed years of constitutional order.
Measurements of Mauritius:
* Land: 1,850 sq km
* Water: 10 sq km
* Total: 1,860 sq km
* Coastline: 177 km
It is situated in the South West Indian Ocean (20S/57.5E) approximately 2,000 kms from Durban, 1800 kms from Mombasa, 6,000 kms from Perth and 4700 kms from Bombay.
Islands which fall within the boundaries of Mauritius are:
* Rodrigues
* Agalega Islands
* Saint Brandon
Languages:
English is the official language. French is understood most over the island. Creole is spoken throughout the island.
Climate:
Tropical; warm, dry winter (June to September); hot, wet, humid summer (October to May).
Sea temperature : Winter 22? C (71? F)
Voltage: 220 volts (European or UK plug)
Driving: On the left with priority to the right.
Population: 1.2 million (UN, 2005)
Capital: Port Louis
Area: 2,040 sq km (788 sq miles)
Major religions: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Life expectancy: 69 years (men), 76 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 Mauritian rupee=100 cents
Main exports: Sugar, clothing, tea, jewellery
GNI per capita: US $5,260 (World Bank, 2006)
International dialling code: +230
Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 3h
Banking hours
Monday to Thursday : 9.15 am - 3.15 pm
Friday: 9.15 am - 3.30 pm
Saturday :9.15 am - 11.15 am.
Banks are also open to coincide with the arrival and departure of international flights at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport.
Working Hours
Private Sector :
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 4.15 pm
Saturday : 9am - noon
Public Sector :
Monday to Friday: 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday : 9 am - noon
Emergency:
Emergency :999
Police : 208-7018/20
Fire : 995
Samu : 114
Medical services
Free public medical facilities are widely available. Private clinics provide paid medical services.
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