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Mauritius

Getting There

Main Airports

Mauritius (MRU) (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam), commonly referred to as Plaisance Airport (website: http://mauritius-airport.intnet.mu), is 48km (30 miles) southeast of Port Louis. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city (journey time - 45 minutes). Facilities: Duty-free shops, banks/bureaux de change, snack bar, post office, shops and car hire.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Port Louis is primarily commercial but there is a limited passenger service to Madagascar, Réunion and Rodrigues Island; contact Mauritius Shipping Corporation (tel: 210 5994; website: www.mauritiusshipping.intnet.mu).

Cruise ships occasionally call at the island.

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Interesting facts about Mauritius
: Indian Ocean, off southeast coast of Africa; due east of Madagascar.
Area: 2,040 sq km (788 sq miles).
Population: 1.25 million (Mauritius Government 2006).
Population Density: 613 per sq km.
Capital: Port Louis. Population: 150,000 (2006 estimate).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. UK-type three-pin plugs are commonly used in hotels.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam since 2005.
Head of State: President Sir Anerood Jugnauth since 2003.
Location: Indian Ocean, off southeast coast of Africa; due east of Madagascar.

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).