Countries of the World: Mauritius
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Mauritius.
Mauritius consists of 4 main islands on the African continent and is situated in the Indian Ocean with a population of just over 1.3 million people in 2022.
You pronounce Mauritius like this: MAW-RISH-US.
Key information and contact details for Mauritius
Official Language: English.
Secondary Language(s): French.
Mauritius dialling code: +230.
Mauritius currency: Mauritian rupee.
Mauritius Capital City: Port Louis.
Mauritius International Airport: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Airport Terminal Operations Limited ATOL Offices SSR International Airport MU Plaine Magnien MU, 51520, Mauritius. Phone Number: +230 603 8000.
Emergency Services Phone Number: Police: 112. Ambulance: 114. Fire: 115.
British Embassy: British High Commission Port Louis, Sir Hesketh Bell Street, PO Box 2, Floreal, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius. Phone Number: +230 660 4900.
American Embassy: U.S. Embassy Port Louis, 4th Floor, Rogers House, John Kennedy Avenue, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius. Phone Number: +230 202 4400.
Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritius.