Mauritius

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Mauritius

Officially name: Republic of Mauritius

Capital: Port Louis

Largest city: Port Louis

Official language: English

Government: Parliamentary republic

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year in Mauritius

Traditionally, many Mauritian families consider Christmas as a celebration for kids and young people and therefore tend to celebrate more on New Year instead.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Mauritian Cuisine

Mauritian cuisine encapsulates culinary delights of various countries as it is a cosmopolitan place. The Mauritian foods range from Indian, Chinese, Mughlai to French. Tomato is an important ingredient which is used to cook Creole cuisine.