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Customs and Culture
About the People
Mauritius an island nation in the indian ocean was formed by volcanoes. More than a third of the peoples' income comes from the sugar industry with about 90 percent of the famland planted as sugar cane. People grow vegetables in small gardens for their own use.
About 70 percent of the people are Asian Indians.
Cultural Attributes
Mauritius an island nation in the indian ocean was formed by volcanoes. More than a third of the peoples' income comes from the sugar industry with about 90 percent of the famland planted as sugar cane. People grow vegetables in small gardens for their own use.
About 70 percent of the people are Asian Indians.
Star of the Indian Ocean
Greetings, Gestures & Visiting
Most Mauritians speak French and say “Bonjour” or “Salut” when greeting one another accompanied with a handshake. Alternatively, if it's between friends, they may say “Korek?” or “Ki position? (how are things?)” To get someone's attention you would say “S'il te plait (Please)” Personal space is important, however eye contact is not required.
It is not proper to receive gifts with the left hand. One uses the right hand or both hands. Guests are not expected to bring gifts except for a formal lunch or dinner.
Traditional clothes are saris and churidaars. Most people wear them on special occasions and some wear them daily. Younger people wear jeans and t-shirt.
Diet
A Mauritian might start the day with a continental breakfast of coffee and a French croissant, enjoy Indian food for lunch and end the day with a Chinese meal. Everyone eats Creole food, which is influenced by African, Indian and French cooking styles.
Mauritians can buy fast food on the street from vans equipped with kitchens. Two popular fast-food dishes are roti (a flour pancake) and dholl puri (a pancake stuffed with mashed split peas). The vendors offer a variety of condiments, including rougaille, santini or achard (shredded cabbage, carrots, beans and cauliflower cooked with garlic and onions).
Lunch is usually at noon but dinner is usually later at 8 PM.
A Mauritian might start the day with a continental breakfast of coffee and a French croissant, enjoy Indian food for lunch and end the day with a Chinese meal. Everyone eats Creole food, which is influenced by African, Indian and French cooking styles.
Mauritians can buy fast food on the street from vans equipped with kitchens. Two popular fast-food dishes are roti (a flour pancake) and dholl puri (a pancake stuffed with mashed split peas). The vendors offer a variety of condiments, including rougaille, santini or achard (shredded cabbage, carrots, beans and cauliflower cooked with garlic and onions).
Lunch is usually at noon but dinner is usually later at 8 PM.
Family
In many Mauritian families, three generations live together. Older people do not go to retirement homes unless they have no family to care for them. Children often live with their parents after they marry, until they have enough money to buy a house of their own.
Mauritius's varied cultural traditions are expressed in ceremonies such as weddings. A reception called a gamat is held the night before a Hindu wedding in an open-air marquee made of tarpaulin and decorated with palm fronds. The wedding on the following day is held in a temple or hall. The bride and groom walk three times around a sacred fire. Muslim receptions are held on the same day as the wedding, just before the ceremony. Men go with the groom to the mosque to pray, then come to the wedding hall where the bride and her guests are waiting. Creole weddings take place in a church and are followed by a reception, with food, drink and dancing that often lasts all night. At a Chinese wedding, firecrackers are set off to celebrate the occasion. Some Chinese families also hold a special tea ceremony for the newlyweds.
Recreation
Soccer is the most popular sport in Mauritius. Children in Mauritius enjoy playing with marbles and with toupies (spinning tops). Marelle (hopscotch) and goli danda (a game played with sticks) are also popular. Girls enjoy playing with dolls.
Holidays
Independence Day
3/12Independence Day
Christmas
12/25Christmas
Mauritius is the most developed of the Mascarene Islands, in the warm and tropical southern hemisphere. Hence, Christmas in Mauritius is usually a nice, sunny day. The Creole ‘Pere Noel,’ pronounced ‘pear- no-el’ or Santa Claus is a bit warm beneath his beard.
On the Mauritian island, many different cultures co-exist. These cultures include Indian Hindus, Indian Muslims, Creoles, Chinese and Caucasians. Christmas in Mauritius is marked to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Since Mauritius has a large Christian population, practically every living room has a Christmas tree. Children wake up on Christmas morning to see what Santa Claus has brought them. Shopping arcades are filled with Santa’s in a red cap and beard. There are also many short programs comprised of Christmas poems, songs and dances, which spread Christmas cheer.
The city hall of Curepipe is filled with a Christmas trees all decorated with lights. In Mauritius, Christmas trees are often made of filao. Even if Christmas is a Christian celebration, many Muslim and Hindu families exchange gifts on Christmas Day, even if they don’t have a Christmas tree or attend Midnight Mass. After attending Midnight Mass, where the choirs sing Christmas songs and a Nativity telling the story of Jesus is performed, families go home to enjoy a Christmas dinner.
Mauritius Christmas eating habits reflect the ethnic variety of the people. Traditional blends of home-ground spices are found in a lot of the dishes. The Christmas menu in Mauritius is a French-Mauritian delightful combination of cold fish terrine, cold meats, a fruit salad composed of pineapples, grapes, carrots and bacon and other salads made of mangoes, lychees and bananas. Spice cakes composed of cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom are also available.
Dates of Interest
- December 25th
Mauritius is the most developed of the Mascarene Islands, in the warm and tropical southern hemisphere. Hence, Christmas in Mauritius is usually a warm, sunny day. The Creole "Pere Noel," pronounced "pear- no-el," or Santa Claus, is a bit warm beneath his beard. On the Mauritian island, many different cultures co-exist. These cultures include Indian Hindus, Indian Muslims, Creoles, Chinese and Caucasians. Christmas in Mauritius is marked to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Since Mauritius has a large Christian population, practically every living room has a Christmas tree. Children wake up on Christmas morning to see what Santa Claus has brought them. Shopping arcades are filled with Santa's in a red cap and beard. There are also many short programs comprised of Christmas poems, songs and dances, which spread Christmas cheer.
How do people greet each other in Mauritius?
Most Mauritians speak French and greet with "Bonjour" or "Salut" along with a handshake. Among friends they may say "Korek?" or "Ki position?" (how are things?).
Do
- Shake hands when greeting
- Use "S'il te plait" to get someone's attention
- Respect personal space
Good to know
- Eye contact is not required
What are dining customs like in Mauritius?
Meals blend cultures: a continental breakfast, Indian lunch, and a Chinese dinner, with everyone eating Creole food influenced by African, Indian and French cooking. Lunch is usually at noon and dinner later at 8 PM.
Good to know
- Try street fast food from vans, like roti and dholl puri
- Sample condiments such as rougaille, santini or achard
- Creole food reflects African, Indian and French styles
How should you dress in Mauritius?
Traditional clothes are saris and churidaars, worn on special occasions or daily by some, while younger people wear jeans and t-shirts.
Good to know
- Wear traditional saris or churidaars for special occasions
What gestures should travelers know in Mauritius?
When receiving gifts, use the right hand or both hands. Guests are not expected to bring gifts except for a formal lunch or dinner.
Do
- Receive gifts with the right hand or both hands
- Bring a gift for a formal lunch or dinner
Don’t
- Don't receive gifts with the left hand
What is family life like in Mauritius?
Many Mauritian families have three generations living together, and children often stay with parents after marriage until they can afford their own home. Elders enter retirement homes only if they have no family to care for them.
Good to know
- Weddings vary by tradition: Hindu gamat receptions, Muslim, Creole and Chinese ceremonies
- At Hindu weddings the couple walks three times around a sacred fire
- Chinese weddings feature firecrackers and sometimes a tea ceremony
What do people do for fun in Mauritius?
Soccer is the most popular sport. Children enjoy marbles, toupies (spinning tops), marelle (hopscotch), goli danda and dolls.
Good to know
- Watch or join a soccer game
- Traditional children's games include marbles, spinning tops and hopscotch
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Sources: CountryReports
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Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism
- Travel Alert Status
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Time Difference
- UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Climate
- Mauritius has a maritime climate with slight differences between tropical summer and subtropical winter. Humidity is high, and annual rainfall along the central plateau's western slopes totals nearly 200 inches. In Floreal the winter low can drop to 50°F with high winds and rain, making it seem much colder. The summer daytime high is in the 80s with nighttime temperatures about 10°F cooler. Temperatures in Port Louis and at the beach are about 10°F higher than elsewhere on the island. Rainy and dry seasons are not well defined, and vegetation remains green all year. Cyclones threaten the island between November and April.
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History
History
Historical Eras
Early Visitors
900 – 1638
Arab and Malay sailors knew of Mauritius as early as the 10th century, and Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas visited in 1510, naming the island Cirné. The island remained uninhabited by any settled population during this period, functioning only as a waypoint for maritime explorers. No permanent colony was established until the Dutch arrived in the following century.
Dutch Colony
1638 – 1715
The Dutch East India Company established the first permanent settlement in 1638, naming the island Mauritius in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau. Colonists harvested ebony and introduced sugar cane, but the settlement struggled with cyclones, rats, and logistical difficulties. The Dutch abandoned the colony entirely in 1710, leaving the island uninhabited once more.
French Île de France
1715 – 1810
France claimed Mauritius in 1715 and renamed it Île de France, developing it into a prosperous plantation colony under the French East India Company before the Crown assumed direct control in 1767. Port Louis grew into a vital Indian Ocean naval base and privateering hub, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. African enslaved laborers were brought in to work the sugar estates, forming the foundation of the Creole community.
British Colonial Rule
1810 – 1968
Britain captured Mauritius in 1810 and retained it under the 1814 Treaty of Paris, preserving French legal institutions, including the Napoleonic Code, and the French language. The abolition of slavery in 1835 prompted the large-scale importation of Indian indentured laborers, fundamentally reshaping the island's demographics and eventually shifting political power toward the Indo-Mauritian Hindu majority. The first elections to a Legislative Assembly were held in 1947, initiating a gradual transition toward self-government and independence.
Independence & Modern Era
1968 – present
Mauritius achieved independence on March 12, 1968, with Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam of the Mauritian Labour Party becoming the country's first prime minister. The new nation built a stable multiparty democracy and diversified its economy beyond sugar into manufacturing, tourism, and financial services, attaining one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Periodic natural disasters such as Cyclone Claudette in 1979, alongside social tensions within the Creole community over economic inequality, have remained recurring challenges.
Overview
The French claimed Mauritius in 1715 and renamed it Ile de France. It became a prosperous colony under the French East India Company. The French Government took control in 1767, and the island served as a naval and privateer base during the Napoleonic wars. In 1810, Mauritius was captured by the British, whose possession of the island was confirmed 4 years later by the Treaty of Paris. French institutions, including the Napoleonic code of law, were maintained. The French language is still used more widely than English.
Mauritian Creoles trace their origins to the plantation owners and slaves who were brought to work the sugar fields. Indo-Mauritians are descended from Indian immigrants who arrived in the 19th century to work as indentured laborers after slavery was abolished in 1835. Included in the Indo-Mauritian community are Muslims (about 17% of the population) from the Indian subcontinent.
Franco-Mauritians control nearly all of the large sugar estates and are active in business and banking. As the Indian population became numerically dominant and the voting franchise was extended, political power shifted from the Franco-Mauritians and their Creole allies to the Hindus.
Elections in 1947 for the newly created Legislative Assembly marked Mauritius’ first steps toward self-rule. An independence campaign gained momentum after 1961, when the British agreed to permit additional self-government and eventual independence. A coalition composed of the Mauritian Labor Party (MLP), the Muslim Committee of Action (CAM), and the Independent Forward Bloc (IFB)--a traditionalist Hindu party--won a majority in the 1967 Legislative Assembly election, despite opposition from Franco-Mauritian and Creole supporters of Gaetan Duval’s Mauritian Social Democratic Party (PMSD). The contest was interpreted locally as a referendum on independence. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, MLP leader and chief minister in the colonial government, became the first prime minister at independence, on March 12, 1968. This event was preceded by a period of communal strife, brought under control with assistance from British troops.
Timeline of Key Events
1498
Portuguese explorers stumble upon Mauritius.
Portuguese explorers stumble upon Mauritius in the wake of Vasco da Gama’s voyage around the Cape of Good Hope.
1510
Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas visits the island and names it Cirné.
Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas visits the island and names it Cirné. It is used as a port of call, but the Portuguese do not establish a permanent settlement.
1598 – 1710
The Dutch period.
The Dutch period. In 1598, a Dutch squadron, under the orders of Admiral Wybrand Van Warwyck, landed at Grand Port and named the island “Mauritius”, in honor of Prince Maurice Van Nassau, “Stathouder” of Holland. However, it was not until 1638 that there was a first attempt of Dutch settlement.
1715 – 1810
The French period.
The French period. Abandoned by the Dutch, the island became a French colony when, in September 1715, Guillaume Dufresne D’Arsel landed and took possession of this precious port of call on the route to India. He named the island “Isle de France”, but it was only in 1721 that the French started their occupation.
1810 – 1968
The British period.
The British period. The British administration, which began with Robert Farquhar as governor, was followed by rapid social and economic changes. One of the most important events was the abolition of slavery in 1835.
1834
British abolish slavery.
British abolish slavery. It is phased out on the island under a transition period known as “apprenticeship”.
1876
Indian rupee becomes official currency.
Indian rupee becomes official currency.
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Interesting Facts
Mark Twain, who visited the island in 1896, was so impressed by its beauty that he said, “God first made Mauritius and from it, he created Paradise.” Mauritius has also been called “The Star of the Indian Ocean” and “The Island of Rainbows.”
Mauritius and its neighbouring islands, including Rodrigues and Réunion, were once known as the Mascarene Islands, after the Portuguese admiral Pedro Mascarenhas, one of the first Portuguese explorers of the area.
The dodo, a large, flightless bird, once lived on Mauritius. It quickly became extinct, killed by the Dutch and the domestic animals they brought with them.
Bertrand François Mahé de la Bourdonnais was the most famous French governor of Mauritius. He greatly improved living conditions on the island in the 18th century, ensuring a regular supply of food, encouraging the cultivation of sugar cane and expanding port facilities.
Mauritius is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with about 600 people per square kilometre.
Mauritius was one of the earliest centres in the southern hemisphere to have a printing press. Today there are 173 printing centres on the island. Records of printed material date back to 1768.
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View all interesting factsGeography and Environment
Geography and Environment
- Terrain
- small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau
- Climate
- Mauritius has a maritime climate with slight differences between tropical summer and subtropical winter. Humidity is high, and annual rainfall along the central plateau's western slopes totals nearly 200 inches. In Floreal the winter low can drop to 50°F with high winds and rain, making it seem much colder. The summer daytime high is in the 80s with nighttime temperatures about 10°F cooler. Temperatures in Port Louis and at the beach are about 10°F higher than elsewhere on the island. Rainy and dry seasons are not well defined, and vegetation remains green all year. Cyclones threaten the island between November and April.
- Natural Hazards
- cyclones (November to April); almost completely surrounded by reefs that may pose maritime hazards
- Current Environmental Issues
- water pollution, degradation of coral reefs
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View full geographyPeople & Demographics
People & Demographics
Religion
Languages Spoken
English (official), Creole, French (official), Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bhojpuri
- Bhojpuri
- Creole
- English
- French
- French
- Hindi
- Urdu
Population
- Population
- 1,294,104
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- PORT LOUIS (capital) 151,000
- Nationality Noun
- Mauritian(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2%
Education
- Literacy Definition
- age 15 and over can read and write
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View full people and societyGovernment & Politics
Government & Politics
Country Identity
- Country Name
- Mauritius
- Full Country Name
- Republic of Mauritius
Government Structure
- Government Type
- parliamentary democracy
- Legal System
- based on French civil law system with elements of English common law in certain areas
- Executive Branch
- chief of state: President Prithvirajsing ROOPUN (since 2 December 2019) and Vice President Marie Cyril Eddy BOISSÉZON (since 2 December 2019) head of government: Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 12 November 2024) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister elections: president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president and responsible to the National Assembly election results: Prithvirajsing ROOPUN elected president and Marie Cyril Eddy BOISSÉZON elected vice president on 2 December 2019; Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM appointed prime minister following the Labour Party-led alliance victory in the November 2024 general elections, returning him to the post he previously held from 2005 to 2014
- Legislative Branch
- unicameral National Assembly (70 seats; 62 elected by popular vote, 8 appointed by the election commission to give representation to various ethnic minorities; members serve five-year terms) elections: last held on 3 July 2005 (next to be held in 2010) election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - AS 38, MSM/MMM 22, OPR 2; appointed seats - AS 4, MSM/MMM 2, OPR 2
- Judicial Branch
- Supreme Court
- Suffrage
- 18 years of age; universal
- Constitution
- 12 March 1968; amended 12 March 1992
- Independence
- 12 March 1968 (from UK)
- National Holiday
- Independence Day, 12 March (1968)
Capital City
- Capital Name
- Port Louis
- Capital - geographic coordinate
- 20 09 S, 57 29 E
- Capital Time Difference
- UTC+4 (9 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
named after LOUIS XV, who was king of France in 1736 when the port became the administrative center of Mauritius and a major reprovisioning stop for French ships traveling between Europe and Asia
Military
Branches: no regular military forces; Mauritius Police Force, Special Mobile Force, National Coast Guard
Embassy / Diplomatic Mission
U.S. Embassy Mauritius
4th floor of the Rogers House on John F. Kennedy Street
Port Louis, Mauritius
Emergency after-hours telephone: ( 230) 5 253-3641
Telephone: ( 230) 202-4400
Facsimile: ( 230) 208-9534
Email: ptlconsular@state.gov
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View full government detailsEconomy
Economy
Since independence in 1968, Mauritius has transformed from a low-income, agriculturally based economy into an upper-middle-income diversified economy with thriving industrial, financial, tourism, and information technology sectors. For decades, annual growth averaged between 5% and 6%, and despite setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy has rebounded strongly, with GDP growth exceeding 6% in recent years. This sustained progress has translated into more equitable income distribution, longer life expectancy, lower infant mortality, and significantly improved infrastructure.
While sugarcane remains a traditional crop, its role in the economy has diminished considerably, now accounting for a small share of export earnings as the country has shifted toward services, financial activities, and high-value manufacturing. The government's development strategy emphasizes strengthening the financial services sector, expanding information and communication technology, promoting the blue economy, and developing renewable energy.
Mauritius has attracted thousands of offshore entities, many engaged in commerce with India, Africa, and Asia, making it a key regional financial hub. The textile and apparel industry remains an important export sector, and the country continues to benefit from preferential trade access through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the European Union, and various bilateral agreements. Tourism, financial services, and real estate now drive much of the economic momentum, supported by prudent fiscal management and a stable institutional framework.
Snapshot
- Currency Name and Code
- Mauritius Rupee (MUR)
- GDP — official exchange rate
- $6,681,000,000 (USD)
- GDP Real Growth Rate
- 3%
- Gini Index
- 37
Banknotes
Budget & Public Finance
- Fiscal Year
- 1 July - 30 June
- Annual Budget
- $1,770,000,000 (USD)
- Public Debt (% of GDP)
- 26.2%
- External Debt
- $2,958,000,000 (USD)
- Investment (% of GDP)
- 21.9%
- Economic Aid
- $42,000,000 (USD)
- Current Account Balance
- $151,000,000 (USD)
- Reserves of Foreign Exchange
- $1,605,000,000 (USD)
Labor, Industry & Trade
- Labor Force by Occupation
- construction and industry 36%; services 24%; agriculture and fishing 14%; trade; restaurants; hotels 16%; transportation and communication 7%; finance 3%
- Industries
- food processing (largely sugar milling), textiles, clothing; chemicals, metal products, transport equipment, nonelectrical machinery; tourism
- Agriculture Products
- sugarcane, tea, corn, potatoes, bananas, pulses; cattle, goats; fish
- Export Commodities
- clothing and textiles, sugar, cut flowers, molasses
- Export Partners
- UK 30.5%, France 20.3%, US 20.2%, Madagascar 4%
- Import Commodities
- manufactured goods, capital equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products, chemicals
- Import Partners
- South Africa 12.6%, France 11%, China 8.5%, India 7.3%, Australia 4%
Energy
- Oil Production
- 0 bbl/day
- Oil Consumption
- 21,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves
- 0 bbl/day
- Natural Gas Production
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Consumption
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Imports
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Exports
- 0 cu m
- Natural Gas Reserves
- 0 cu m
Communications
- Telephone System
- general assessment: small system with good service domestic: monopoly over fixed-line services terminated in 2005; fixed-line teledensity roughly 30 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular services launched in 1989 with current teledensity roughly 100 per 100 persons international: country code - 230; landing point for the SAFE submarine cable that provides links to Asia and South Africa where it connects to the SAT-3/WASC submarine cable that provides further links to parts of East Africa, and Europe; satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Indian Ocean); new microwave link to Reunion; HF radiotelephone links to several countries
- Internet Country Code
- .mu
News & Weather
News & Weather
Current Weather
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Climate Overview
Mauritius has a maritime climate with slight differences between tropical summer and subtropical winter. Humidity is high, and annual rainfall along the central plateau's western slopes totals nearly 200 inches. In Floreal the winter low can drop to 50°F with high winds and rain, making it seem much colder. The summer daytime high is in the 80s with nighttime temperatures about 10°F cooler. Temperatures in Port Louis and at the beach are about 10°F higher than elsewhere on the island. Rainy and dry seasons are not well defined, and vegetation remains green all year. Cyclones threaten the island between November and April.
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