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Signal verified · updated 2026-09-03

Mauritius

Main island of the Republic of Mauritius; volcanic lagoons, Le Morne, Port Louis and a multicultural Creole society.

20.250° S57.550° E
site access marine
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Le Morne Brabant
Aapravasi Ghat
Chamarel
Formation
volcanic shield island with central plateau and crater remnants
Population
1.3M
Water
Indian Ocean
Access
easy

Every required movement

The passage
to Mauritius.

Fly Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl (MRU) from Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia; cruise ships at Port Louis.

  1. 01
    Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

    Nearest recorded air access

    Schedule or condition may change · verify
  2. 02
    Entry check

    Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for most nationalities (check govmu.org).

    Schedule or condition may change · verify

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Volcanic island ringed by coral reefs and lagoons, 900 km east of Madagascar. Independent since 1968, it blends African, Indian, Chinese and European heritage with a tourism- and finance-driven economy.

Known to Arab/Portuguese sailors; Dutch settlement 1598–1710; French Isle de France 1715–1810; British colony 1810–1968; independence 1968, republic 1992.

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The useful
details.

Coordinates
20.25° S · 57.55° E
Sovereignty
Mauritius · part of country
Nearest mainland
Madagascar (~900 km west)
Best recorded window
May–December (cooler, drier winter); diving October–March.
Permits / entry
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for most nationalities (check govmu.org).
Languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole

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