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Mauritius summary
Mauritius is a small country with around 1M Mauritian. Official language is Mauritian Creole. Mauritius uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+04:00. Currency used in Mauritius is Mauritius Rupee (MUR).
🎫 Border Rank #️⃣ 19
🗺️ Passport Rank #️⃣ 62
ATMs in Mauritius are Common. Internet speed in Mauritius is on average 3.5 Mbps. In Mauritius you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
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👨👩👦👦 1M ☀️ ~23 °C 🌧 ~151 mm 👍 Developing 🚩 2k km2 (1k mi²)
General
Socket 🔌
Mauritius uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type G.
Languages 🗣️
- English
Money
Currency 💱
1 MUR = 0.02 USDMauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (symbol: ?), code MUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25 rupees. Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 20, 10, 5 and 1 rupees and 50, 20 and 5 cents.
ATM 🏧🏦
CommonAutomatic teller machines are common in Mauritius. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping 💁🏽
Not expected, but can leave extra tipTipping is usually not expected in Mauritius. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.
Card 💳
Phone
Mobile Phone 📱
Mauritius uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.
Roaming 🌐
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Mauritius upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling ☎️
InternationalTo call Mauritius, dial +, then 230 (the country code for Mauritius), then the area code and the local number.
Locally
international: + 230 1234567
calling local: 1234567
Internet connection
Internet Speed 💯
Internet speed in Mauritius is on average 3.5 Mbps.
Wifi 📡
WiFi coverage in Mauritius is low. It is not as easy to find one.
SIM Card #️⃣
You can buy a SIM card for about 225.65 MUR, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Chili (by MTML), Emtel or my.t.
Driving
Rules 🚗
In Mauritius you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Limits 🚦
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 40 km/h (24 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.
Weather
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