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Mauritius

Mauritius offers a scintillating fusion of African and Indian cultures, with historic towns and perfect beaches to explore.

Mauritius: Essential information
Capital – Port Louis
Major cities – Curepipe, Beau Bassin Rose Hill
Major resorts – Trou aux Biches, Flic en Flac
Time Zone – GMT +4
Languages – Primary languages are French and English. Hindi, Urdu and Bhojpuri are also spoken.
To learn the basics of French visit www.bbc.co.uk
Mauritius currency - Mauritius uses the Mauritian Rupee.
Approximate exchange rate:1MUR is worth around two pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc

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