Emergencies
Emergencies
The emergency number for the Police, Fire Brigate and Ambulance in Mauritius is: 999. In case of necessity local police stations can be contacted through the Police Switchboard, especially if you do not have the telephone number of the station concerned. The Police Switchboard Number is: (230) 208 1212
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Radio / TV
Broadcasts feature mainly French and Hindi programs, but also some in Creole, English and other oriental languages. We also have 3 private radio stations. Satellite television is available in french english and some oriental languages(canalsat et Parabol, TNT).
Air-ticket reconfirmation
Air tickets must be reconfirmed 72 hours prior to departure.
Telephone Dialing Code
IDD access code + 230 followed by subscriber's number. Public phones, the majority of them card operated are numerous. (Cards can be brought nearby), Mauritius Telecom (24-hour service) - 208.02.21
Banking Hours
Mondays to Thursdays 09:00 - 15:30, Fridays 09:00 - 1600. ATMs are available everywhere and are operational 24/24.
Shopping Hours
These vary from town to town but are usually around 09:30 - 17:30. Many shops close on Thursday or Sunday afternoons. There exists also fairs in some towns twice per week.
Office Hours
Weekdays approximately 08:30 - 17:30 and Saturdays 09:15 - 11:15
Post Office hours
Mondays to Fridays 08:00 -16:00 and Saturdays 08:00 - 11:45 Note: Stamps are only sold at Post Offices.
Newspapers
Most of them are in French but articles in English are occasional.
Driving
Mauritius is a left-hand drive country, with priority to the right. Visitors with a valid driving licence from their countries are allowed to drive during their visit to Mauritius.
Language and Culture
Even if the official language is English, the language that is better understood and spoken after the 'Creole' is french. Teaching is performed in English as well as the administration but the pressGeneral Info
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The Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is the national public broadcasting service (Radio and TV) of the Republic of Mauritius and its outer islands including Rodrigues.
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Info on Business, Tourism, Media, Sport, Culture
Mauritius is a small island situated in the Indian Ocean. We are connected via direct flights to almost every capital city. So getting there is relatively easy.
The island is about 720 square miles
Travel Facts
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The tiny island of Mauritius has been called a "melting pot" and its linguistic situation is very complex. While English is the official language of parliament, traffic regulations, and school
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Radio Broadcast
Radio Broadcasting in Mauritius started on a private basis on 9 August 1927 by one Mr. Charles Jollivet with a Medium Wave radio transmitter of 1 kilowatt assembled by himself, two