Albion, Mauritius
The main religions practiced in Mauritius are: Hinduism (Indo-Mauritians), Christianity (Mauritian Chinese and General Population including Afro-Mauritians, Franco-Mauritians and Mėlatres), Islam (Muslims of Indian descent) and Buddhism (Mauritian Chinese).
- Mauritians of all faiths are free to practice their religion and benefit from public holidays to celebrate their main festivals.
As far as safety is concern, there is no risk to walk alone and to do shopping at night
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Mauritius is a multilingual country where languages from all continents blend harmoniously. Its linguistic heritage comes mainly from French and British colonisation periods. The official and administrative language is English but French is the mostly used foreign language.
The visitor is gratified with a feast of colours and delicate flavours during the celebration of Easter, Christmas, Cavadee, Maha Shivaratree, Ganesh, Chaturthi, Spring Festival or Eid-Ul-Fitr Festivals are also intense moments of piety and devotion
Ablutions, prayers, worship, offerings to God, charity to the poor, pilgrimage to sacred places form part of the calendar of festivals in Mauritius. The various faiths and cultures blend together to make the essence and uniqueness of Mauritius.
- English is the official language, but French and Creole are widely spoken.
- Tipping is generally not expected, but is entirely at the visitor's discretion.
- Mauritius is GMT + 4 hours, three hours ahead of mid-European time and two hours ahead of South African time.
- Mauritius is a left-hand drive country, with priority to the right. Parking zones exist in the main towns and coupons are available at petrol stations.
- Office hours on weekdays approximately 08:30 - 16:00 and some offices are opened on Saturdays 08:30 - 11:45
- Shopping hours vary from town to town, but are usually around 09:30 - 17:30. Many shops close on Thursday or Saturday afternoons. Most shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
- Newspapers are mostly in French but articles in English are occasional. Radio / TV broadcasts are mainly French and Hindi programmes, but also some in Creole, English and other oriental languages. Satellite television is available but limited.
- Electricity: all appliances use 220V. The most common electrical plug is the UK 3-pin.
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