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| WHY MAURITIUS ? - LIVING IN MAURITIUS |
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| Mauritius |
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Mauritius is a multi-ethnic island nation that gracefully offers its residents as well as visitors a unique experience every single day; so much so that its citizens fall in love with their own country at dawn every day. Far from the troubled hotspots of the world, Mauritius provides a blend of pleasant and peaceful living conditions. |
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| People |
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| The various population movements of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries have made Mauritius a unique blend of different races, cultures and religions. People of European, African, Indian and Chinese origins have created a multiracial society where the various cultures and traditions flourish in peace and harmony. |
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| Climate |
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Mauritius has a maritime climate, tropical during summer and sub-tropical during winter. The summer months extend from November to April and winter from May to October.
In the centre of the island, the temperature varies between 13ºC and 19ºC in July - August, and between 19ºC and 25ºC in January. Along the coast, the temperature is about 5ºC higher. |
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| Language |
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| English is the official language. French is extensively used and Creole is widely spoken. Asian languages also form part of the linguistic mosaic. |
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| Cuisine |
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| Mauritius is a paradise for the senses, not only for the eyes with its beautiful landscape, but also for the palate. Gastronomes will find a variety of flavours and aromas inherited from the different migrations through its history. Culinary traditions from France, India, China and Africa, the best-known and appreciated cuisines in the world, have been passed on through generations. The story of a Mauritian starting the day with a continental breakfast, followed by an indian lunch and finishing off with a chinese dinner is a common cliché. |
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