Mauritius is located 20º south of the equator and 57.5º east and has a surface area of 2,040 square kilometres. The capita of Mauritiusl is Port Louis and English is the official language, although French and Creole are commonly used. With a population of 1.2 million, the literacy rate hovers around 90%.

Mauritius, a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, will fascinate you. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so charming that the scene is set for an unforgettable holiday.

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA)

Some 560 kilometres north-east of Mauritius lies Rodrigues: the jewel in the crown of the Mascarene Islands – a 18 kilometre by 8 kilometre pearl surrounded by a crystalline blue lagoon twice its size.

The secure waters of the lagoon and the trade winds that gently buffer the island provide many opportunities for the adventurous. Rodrigues is a wonderful playground for scuba divers who quickly fall in love with the diverse coral reef eco-system and its colourful assortment of sub-aquatic flora and fauna.

Rodrigues Tourism Office