Mauritius

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year in Mauritius

Traditionally, many Mauritian families consider Christmas as a celebration for kids and young people and therefore tend to celebrate more on New Year instead.

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Healthcare in Mauritius

Protection against sunburn: It is very important to protect oneself well from insolation. It is much stronger than in Europe and one may get sunburned even in cloudy weather. Use suncream with a high sun protection factor, get used to the sun slowly, wear a headgear and stay in the shadow in the beginning of your stay.

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Overview of Mauritius

Officially name: Republic of Mauritius

Capital: Port Louis

Largest city: Port Louis

Official language: English

Government: Parliamentary republic