Republic of Mauritius
Mauritius
MU Capital: Port Louis 20.162° S, 57.499° E
Overview
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, located about 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island, as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion, are part of the Mascarene Islands. The main island of Mauritius, where the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. The country spans 2,040 square kilometres (790 sq mi) and has an exclusive economic zone covering approximately 580,000 square nautical miles.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR, ₨)
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Population
- 1,265,303
- Area
- 2,040 km²
- Calling code
- +230
- Time zones
- UTC+04:00
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .mu
- People are called
- Mauritian
Weather by month in Port Louis
The warmest month is Jan with average highs of 31.8°C, and the coolest is Aug with average lows of 19.1°C. Most rain falls in Feb (about 187 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.8°C | 24°C | 88 mm | Hot |
| Feb | 31.4°C | 24.7°C | 187 mm | Hot |
| Mar | 30.5°C | 24.4°C | 104 mm | Hot |
| Apr | 31°C | 24°C | 51 mm | Hot |
| May | 29.2°C | 22.5°C | 26 mm | Hot |
| Jun | 26.8°C | 20.7°C | 58 mm | Warm |
| Jul | 25.2°C | 19.3°C | 26 mm | Warm |
| Aug | 25.9°C | 19.1°C | 34 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 26.9°C | 19.7°C | 37 mm | Warm |
| Oct | 29.1°C | 20.8°C | 16 mm | Hot |
| Nov | 29.8°C | 21.9°C | 80 mm | Hot |
| Dec | 30.3°C | 23.6°C | 164 mm | Hot |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +230 |
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Mauritius
- Air MauritiusMK
- CatovairOC
Where to book flights and hotels
History
The history of Mauritius begins with discovery by Portuguese and thus its appearance on European maps in the early 16th century. Mauritius was successively colonized by the Netherlands, France and Great Britain, and became independent on 12 March 1968.
Source: Wikipedia