Embassy in India
New Delhi
H.E. Dr. Usha JeetahMauritius High Commission
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021,
INDIA
Monday To Friday : 9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M.
Phone : +91-11-2410 2161, 62,63 (O)
Fax : +91-11-2410 2194
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Consulate of Mauritius
Mumbai
Mr. Thailesh Kumar Chamane1105, 11th Floor
Regent Chambers, Jamnalal Bajaj
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
Monday To Friday : 9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M.
Phone : +91-22 - 2284 5127, 2284 5466 (O)
Fax : +91-22 - 2284 5468
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Honorary Consulate
Chennai
R.R. Chambers94/95 Block 6, Guindy Industrial Estate
Chennai 600032
Monday To Friday : 9.00 A.M. to 4.00P.M
Phone : +91-44-22346693 (O)
Fax : +91-44-22333204
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Kolkata
Mr. Raghu ModyRasoi Court
20 Sir R.N. Mukherjee Road
Kolkata 700 001
Monday To Friday : 9.30 A.M. to 5.30 P.M
Phone : +91-33-22480114 (O)
Fax : +91-33-22481200
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Indian Embassy in
Port Louis
High Commission of India, Port Louis6th Floor, LIC Building
John Kennedy Street
Port Louis
Phone : (230) 208 3775/76
Fax : (230) 208 8891
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High Commissioner : Anup Kumar MudgalDeputy
High Commissioner: Ashok Kumar
Web : indiahighcom-mauritius.org
Basic info
| Capital and largest city |
Port Louis 20°10′S 57°31′E |
| Official languages | None |
| Vernacular languages | English French Mauritian Creole |
| Other languages | Arabic Bhojpuri Chinese Hindi Mandarin Marathi Sanskrit Tamil Telugu Urdu |
| Demonym | Mauritian |
| Currency | Mauritian rupee(MUR) |
| Time zone Summer (DST) |
MUT (UTC+4) not observed (UTC) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy (AD) |
| Drives on the | left |
| Calling code | +230 |
| ISO 3166 code | MU |
| Internet TLD | .mu |
Country
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox. Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens.The Republic of Mauritius is situated off the African coast in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius is about 2,000 kilometers from the African continent, and is to the east of Madagascar. Mauritius has a total area of about 2,040 square kilometers (787 square miles) and a population of about 1,291,456.
Business Economy
The economy of Mauritius is based heavily on tourism, as well as textiles, sugar, information technology, hospitality, and renewable energy. With its tropical weather and warm, clear waters, beautiful beaches and culture, Mauritius is a luxury vacation destination. The island does not have natural resources to support its economy, but it does have sources of renewable energy, including hydro, solar, and wind power. Mauritius consistently ranks as one of the highest economies in Africa.
Natural Resources
arable land, fish. The main minerals in Mauritius are basalts produced from local coral limestone and coral sand. There are also polymetallic nodules that occur on the ocean floor at about 4,000 m depth around Mauritius
Higher Education
Higher education in Mauritius includes colleges, universities and other technical institutions. The sector is managed by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) which has the responsibility for allocating public funds, and fostering, planning and coordinating the development of post-secondary education and training.
Tourism
A part of the Mascarene Archipelago, the island of Mauritius is situated in the forests, the scenic natural beauty of Mauritius is an attraction in itself. The vast stretches of virgin beaches covered with sparkling, white sands, the coral reefs and the transparent backwaters comprise Mauritius attractions. The serene and picturesque surroundings of the islands make it one of the most popular tourist and honeymoon destinations in the world.
Indian Ocean, off the south-eastern coast of Africa. This island-nation is well-known all over the world for its rich and varied natural reserves.Surrounded by lofty and mighty mountains and dotted with tropical
Climate Weather
Mauritius weather features a tropical maritime climate. It is under the influence of the south-east trade winds. A little seasonal variation is found in the temperature of Mauritius
Required clothing
Warm clothes during evening hours are advisable.