Vital statistics
Capital: Port Louis
Population: 1.27 million
Languages: Creole, English, French, plus several Asian languages
Time: GMT+4
International dialling code: +230
Visas: Not required by UK nationals. However, the country has launched a Premium Travel Visa for long-stay visitors, digital nomads and retirees.
Mauritian rupee (MUR), currently around MUR57 to the UK£. ATMS are available at the airport and in towns.
