Is Mauritius French?

The Republic of Mauritius, located off the east coast of Africa, is full of Indians who speak French. Spoken by 90% of the population, French is a vital element of Mauritian culture. English is the medium of instruction in schools, but French predominates in daily discourse and in the media.

Is Mauritius a safe country?

How safe is Mauritius for the tourists? Mauritius is considered to be one of the safest countries in Africa and the danger level is the lowest here. But as a traveler, be aware and use your common sense to avoid crimes like petty theft.

Can I get citizenship in Mauritius?

By descent: Any child born abroad whereby one or both parents are citizens of Mauritius can acquire citizenship through registration. By marriage: Any person who gets married to a Mauritian citizen is eligible to apply for Mauritius citizenship after living together in the country for at least four years.

Where are the twin islands of Mauritius located?

The twin islands of Agaléga are located some 1,000 km (620 mi) to the north of Mauritius. Its North Island is 12.5 kilometres (7.8 miles) long and 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) wide, while its South Island is 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) long and 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) wide.

Where are Mauritius and Rodrigues islands located?

The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion (a French overseas department ), are part of the Mascarene Islands. The capital and largest city, Port Louis, is located in Mauritius, where most of the population is concentrated.

When did the French take control of Mauritius?

The French took control of Mauritius in 1715, renaming it Isle de France. France officially ceded Mauritius including all its dependencies to Britain through the Treaty of Paris , signed on 30 May 1814 and in which Réunion was returned to France.

Where did our Mauritian ancestors come from?

The story of our Mauritian ancestors starts on the 9thof April 1729. After a five month journey from St Malo in France, the wooden sailing ship “Royal Philip” was at last about to arrive in Mauritius (then known as the Ile de France). On board were the first 30 volunteer French settlers, on their way to new lives in the new colony.