Mauritius discovery by the Portuguese.From 1638 to 1710 years they owned Holland.It was given the name of the Dutch island of Mauritius, in honour of the ruler of Mauritius de Nasso.But in 1715 it passed into the possession of France and the island was named France.Starting the golden age of the colony : roads, bridges, hospitals, broken sugar cane, cotton, rice, built excellent marine base in Port Louis, convenient and secure from the enemy.In 1810 the Cape "Neschastlivy" landed the British fleet.The French government is over, and back to the old name for the island-Mauritius.Moreover, in an era of the British colonialists, he became one of the world's largest exporters of sugar.And only in the middle of the last century has finally gained independence and became a republic.

Today, Mauritius, a great, well-developed, exotic country.The best hotels in the entire Indian Ocean.The magnificent, safe, beautiful beaches.Kitchen Gourmet.Various sports at any age and taste.An exciting night.Everything is surrounded by palm trees, bright flowers and birds.There are several waterfalls, a sacred lake, extinct volcano, Mt.The National Park Palmemonies can see fox, like untold tree.Passionate same Russians pineapple is considered a weed in Mauritius.The most popular natural souvenir, repatriated tourists to the island-coloured land Chamarel.The glass container placed nesmeshivayuschiesya segments pink, orange, yellow, brown and bluish soil.

Mauritian capital Port Louis, once called after the French King Louis XV.City buildings decorated colonial style.Beautiful cathedrals of St. Louis and the Saint James.In many city restaurants, but most luxury-Chinese restaurant Le Tung Fong, the Indian Le Poole Kerry and French O `Gurme built in the colonial style.Completing the entire cocktail miniature mock Eiffel Tower, located in the French town.In downtown Mauritius-Kyurpip-focused embassies, large companies and luxurious villas know.Here are a municipality, the Royal College is one of the oldest schools built in the XVI century similar to Buckingham Palace.The Botanic Garden assembled a huge collection of tropical plants.The city is located west of the crater volcano has long stymied.Rose Hill city received its name from the magnificent romantic pink sunsets.The city Flack is amazing Indian temple, and Gudlendse factory for the manufacture of prototypes ships have emerged in the sea battle, and enjoying great demand by tourists.

Reserves-nation of Mauritius.The largest is Mahabi Belomb-diversity in tropical vegetation.Parc de Rivera Angiles than bamboo-rich flora, lianas, orchids, palm, has exotic fauna in the form of crocodiles, giant turtles, chameleons, monkeys, bats.In a small town located Maerburg Nature Reserve Domain du Shasse -- home of monkeys, deer, wild boar and birds.The Bay City kingly lion's Mount rises, outlines resembling sleeping lion.

On the coast lie the magnificent beaches Blue Bay covered with fine sand.Morne Beach is the most popular in Mauritius.Deer Island-excellent, an idyllic place with excellent beaches and clear waters lagoon.Here engage in various sports : sailing, scuba diving, water skiing.Fans of the local fishing instructors guarantee big catch.

Kitchen Mauritius is a combination of Chinese, Indian, European and Creole cuisine.To make dishes using products with which the island : lamb, poultry, shellfish, vegetables.The accompaniment is usually served rice.And all filled sharp sauce.As for fruits, they are not a problem in Mauritius.Markets spite of their abundance and diversity.

Territory

The State, located on the islands in the western Indian Ocean in the southern hemisphere to the east of Madagascar.Includes island of Mauritius and Rodrigues, Kargados-Karahos, Agalega.The coastline of 330 km.Islands volcanic shore surrounded by coral reefs.Size of the island is 1,865 sq km, the total length of about 160 km of the coast.The capital island of Mauritius, Port Louis, is located on the shores of the bay in the western part of the island.

Climate

Mauritius is in the moderate tropical climate.The humidity is lower than in other tropical islands.Heavy heat mitigate southeastern winds.There are cyclones, but not a cool seasons.Roast period lasts from November to April.The temperature reached 30 ° C.From late December to February are weak cyclones.The cool period lasts from May to October, but even during this period the temperature did not fall below 22-26 ° C.

People

1.2 million people.

Time

Ahead of Moscow time at 1:00 in the winter, in summer is no difference.

Language

French, Creole, English

Religion

Buddhism, Christianity, Islam

National Features

The island of Mauritius with its almost one million population is a model of harmonious combination of the various ethnic groups of different religions : Muslims and Buddhists, Chinese and Christians live and work together in a spirit of respect of others.The government of Mauritius encourages the preservation of the traditions of each nation, while encouraging it to a single term symbiosis and unity in many nations.Every resident of respect and observe their traditions can be seen in many of the religious holidays of the year, either in Chinese or Buddhist temples, mosques and churches.Due to the fluctuation of current world sugar market ceases to be a strong production values.The rapid development of tourism has to struggle with unemployment and low incomes : endless beautiful beaches, undeniable charm and beauty balneological resorts, majestic mountains attract more and more tourists.

Money

Rupee-official currency of Mauritius.Banks are open Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 14.00 and on Saturday from 9.00 to 11.30.Changing money is immediately at the airport : a rate better than in hotels.The majority of hotels are located at some distance from residential areas, so the choice you will not be.

Mail and phone

Code telephone from Mauritius : 230 +

Shopping, gifts, souvenirs

Shopping best to make it in the capital, Port Louis, or Grand resort centre.It is to draw attention to the jersey : many world famous brands produced in Mauritius.Moreover, it makes sense to buy cashmere, pashminu and South African diamonds : this is 30% for cheaper than in Europe.There can buy beautiful jewelry with precious stones thin cut prices 40% lower than the European.The furniture will always remind you of a fabulous vacation in Mauritius.

Kitchen

It goes without saying that Malaysian cuisine-Chinese, Indian, European or Creole - is the expression of ethnic diversity.Consequently, and the enormous variety of dishes that make use of products that the island is full.Meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, vegetables accompanied by acute sauces.The accompaniment to any meal is presented figure.If you are not particularly fond of spicy dishes, you are invited to a wide variety of fish or shellfish.The colour markets and hotels you expect mountains of fresh exotic fruit.All that is fed to the table grows and roaches here.Do not forget to try the Mauritian trade-dish salad "Heart of palm (or salad millionaires") with prawns and heart-year-palm, for which gourmands come here more than once a year.

Transport

The Mauritius big car companies proven to excel.The quality of their services is always high.There is a small local company involved in the rental car, and the prices they sometimes more attractive.Car hire may be persons who have reached old age.Some companies reduce the age limit to 21 years.If you take the car for less than one month, could limit the rights that go in the country (as a rule, and all do).

Tipping

Usually no more than 10% of total accounts.

Visa

Issued on arrival in the country at the international airport.If it is necessary to have a valid passport and a return ticket.Airport tax to be paid by tourists departure from the country of 20 dollars per person.

Customs regulations

Permitted imports : 250 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grammes of tobacco; 1 litre of spirits and two litres of wine or beer; 25 millilitres of spirits.Arms and ammunition to it to be declared.The movement of animals to a veterinary services of the Ministry of Agriculture of Mauritius.Forbidden to export without authorization shells, corals, giant turtles and turtle shell products.

The embassy of Russia

Russia embassy in Port Louis : (230) 696-5533, 696-1545, 423-2035

Tourists coming to Mauritius and expects another remarkable discovery : unusual ethnic and cultural diversity of its people, coming here over the centuries from all continents and countries of the world, Europe, Asia and Madagascar.They brought their customs, languages, religion, are trying to respect, evidenced by the many religious holidays, the occurrence of the year.

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