Mauritius has some 10 lakes, most of them small and artificially designed in order to ensure the drinking water supply. The largest lake is the Mare aux Vacoas.
Mauritian cuisine encapsulates culinary delights of various countries as it is a cosmopolitan place. The Mauritian foods range from Indian, Chinese, Mughlai to French. Tomato is an important ingredient which is used to cook Creole cuisine.
Encapsulates the attributes of being multi cultural, multilingual, multiracial, multi religious in nature. The culture of Mauritius is an amalgamation of various cultures and traditions that live in a perfect harmony.