| Official Name | Republic of Mauritius (Republic of Mauritius) |
| Area | 2,040 km² (main island), about the size of Saarland |
| Population | approx. 1.3 million (2025) |
| Capital | Port Louis (approx. 150,000 inhabitants) |
| Official Language | English (official), French (daily use), Creole (native language) |
| Currency | Mauritius Rupee (MUR), 1 € ≈ 48–50 MUR |
| Time Zone | CET+3 (UTC+4), no daylight saving time |
| Electricity | 230V, Type G (British, three-pin) — adapter needed! |
| Drinking Water | Tap water safe, bottled water preferred |
| Religions | Hinduism (48%), Christianity (33%), Islam (17%) |
| Telephone Code | +230 |
| Internet TLD | .mu |
| Visa | Not required for EU citizens (up to 90 days) |
| Highest Mountain | Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (828 m) |
