MAURITIUS: 10 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know
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- MAURITIUS: 10 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know
Hey friend! In this video, we share the 10 Interesting facts about Mauritius that you probably didn't know. Continue your knowledge quest about Africa right here on the channel.
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10. No Official Language. Mauritius is one of the few countries in the world that do not have any language recognized as an official language. Whereas English is seen as the most used for Administrative purposes, the island nation also widely speaks Creole and the French language.
9. Highly Religious. Mauritius is the one African country having the majority of the people subscribing to the Hinduism type of faith. These are 48.5% but there are others like the Roman Catholics 26.3% and Muslims 17.3%. This goes to show the different people of different ethnicities that live in Mauritius.
8. Colony To Three European Powers. Mauritius is one of those few countries that was colonized by three European powers. These include the Netherlands (1638 - 1710), France (1715 - 1810), and Great Britain (1810 - 1968).
7. Country's Name. Originally the country was known by the name Dina Arobi but this later changed during the Dutch rule and it was later named Mauritius in honor of Prince Maurice Van Nassau of the Netherlands.
6. More Women Than Men. Mauritius is one of the few countries in the world that has more women population compared to the men. As it stands today in 2022, there are only 97 men for every 100 women in the country which creates a very healthy gender ratio in Mauritius.
5. Most Literate Country. In Mauritius, close to 90% of the population is literate living in the country with the highest literacy level in Africa. Because of this, the life expectancy on this island nation is 75 years
4. Free Public Transport. Did you know that there's free public transport in Mauritius for students, the elderly, and those living with disabilities? Well, this was implemented in 2005 by the then Prime Minister Dr. Beebeejaun making Mauritius one f those very unique countries on the African continent.
3. No Army. Mauritius is one of the most peaceful African countries and because of this, the country has no standing army at all. The security in the country is provided by the Police and there are only 10,000 police officers in the country.
2. Most Visited Island. Mauritius has severally won the award of the world's leading Island destination and this has been for three times. The country is known by many travel enthusiasts as one of the best honeymoon spots so this makes Mauritius one of those most visited countries on the African continent.
1. Multiple Climates. Mauritius experiences various types of climate all year round and among these; there's a Tropical climate, a Subtropical climate, and a Maritime climate throughout the year. A cyclone season happens sometimes between January and March of some years. A rainy season and the southeast trade winds between March and November. As a travel tip, the best time to visit Mauritius is between May and December.
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As a South African, I love Mauritius 🇿🇦❤️🇲🇺. Mauritius is such a beautiful country and I really want to visit. Fun fact : My parents had their honeymoon in Mauritius. They said Mauritius was amazing and definitely worth visiting
I’m from India - I love Mauritius as it is extremely beautiful and peaceful people - The people of Mauritius are very friendly and welcoming
I hope one day i will visit this island.
Love mauritius from zambia 🇿🇲 ❤🇲🇺
I like the nature and beaches in Mauritius! Love from Germany 🇲🇺❤️🇩🇪
Glad you enjoyed the video Christina.
Have you ever been to Africa?
Not yet but I am very interestet in this continent and I really want to go there as soon as I can!
Come and visit
@@TheAfricanScript yes I did
Thank youu im a mauritian
Our main language is creole because all Mauritian corespond in creole language.even Indian workers coming to work they speak creole and it's easy to be understood in a very short time
Can I get a job easily
Yes creole was but when iur language was first invented when slaves talked to their French masters we have 2 normal language s we speak normally English creole and French
@@chukwuemekauzoigwe620 sure, why not, i encountered people from Kenya and other African countries when I was there last week, they spoke English to the tourists
@@Joybag76normal language lol the normal language of a country is their day to day language which is creole no more no less even though English is used for office purpose it's still créole that is mostly spoken
Looking forward to visiting for the first time in August of this year.
Love from Lancaster, Pennsylvania U.S.A
I will be going in August for my birthday
Hope you had a great stay!
Thank you for sharing these facts. I am from Oklahoma, USA.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Greetings to all the brothers and sisters in OKC.
Btw, which amongst these 10 facts shared interested you most?
Come and visit us you'll love it and you will like to come back again..
Mauritius is famous for the Dodo (an extinct flightless bird the size of a swan), a multicultural population, incredible expensive resorts (up to $600 a night and more) the island caters for the more wealthy customers, Mauritius rum, sugar and fruit jams, the Seven Coloured Earths, an underwater waterfall
lol. there's no 'underwater waterfall'. it's just the coral reefs that make it look like so
@@MrAmit413 Yes, as seen from the top of Le Morne :)
@@peterli5624 it gives the illusion of a waterfall. it is not a literal underwater one
@@MrAmit413 yes i know i was there last week
Wonderful, very enjoyable !
Thank you for a very real description of the island that is just one amazing place!
Love Mauritius the best island in the Indian ocean.
But remember. You can't talk.if you talk
You get lock up
Awesome facts here. I should plan a destination anniversary celebration there.
Watching from Mauritius❤
Brother do you believe in Jesus as the messiah or no? Love you
Me too
Hello from Slovakia, nice and short video with many information. Thanks
So nice to watch. Greetings from Brazil.
Mauritius is a very beautiful country. Thank you for enlightening us about this beautiful country
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Btw, which amongst these 10 facts shared interested you most?
Mauritius can be called a mini india also because 70% population are indian orgin
Thanks you 😘 I from mauritius 8
@@bikramsaikia4403 Mauritius has a very large indian population but not little india we love our Asian and European brothers and sisters as well as our black communities.
Non. Most. Is. Hindu@@TheAfricanScript
I like too much Mauritius from Singapore 🇸🇬
I need to research for a 2024 visit. Great information
Hi, if you're planning a trip soon, may I suggest a guidebook for you? 'Mauritius Travel Guide 2023' by Christine M. Edmonson. It's a helpful guide.
@@uchemomah thank you 😊
Visited Mauritius 3 times. Loved it.
I want to be there now. Sick of cold here. I need sunshine 🌞
Then come to Thailand 🇹🇭 if you want enjoying your life
Beautiful country. From kwaZulu natal South Africa.
It's a beautiful island
Mauritius 🦤 my next destination
Thank you for this, I was surprised to find that there was something I didn't know, that the first name was Dina Arobi, I was born in Mauritius and was there the first 2 weeks of October :)
I say a big hello to the people who reside in the capital.
I am Mauritian
I appreciate your efforts to promote our paradise island...but 3 facts you don't know is ..1st english and french are our official languages...2nd.. Mr Beebeejaun nevet was our Prime minister...and 3rd... best time to visit Mauritius is between October to May. Thanks anyway
thank you for this caprification. because i was wondering
I'm not even sure English is part of the official language because most people speak French and Creole
I'm not even sure English is part of the official language because most people speak French and Creole
Thank you for the video. There is a little mistake in one fact about the Prime Minister who gave free transport to the students. but it remains that the facts ultimately are correct. Just a little additional interesting fact. Mauritius has no natural resource expect it's manpower and has a well diverse economy for a country this young. I'll watch your other videos to discover more about the continent. Good content
I'm told Racism against Africans inparticula it's shocking in that country.
Wow thank you so much 🙏 This is my dream country now. Tell us about this... How are about Residing to leave and work in the country?
New. 👍🏾
Yeahhh…
Glad to have you here.
Asante ndungu
Karibu.
Where are you watching from?
@@TheAfricanScript Uganda 🇺🇬
Waislam sio wengi uko
@@khadijazaydNa ndio maana nchi inautulivu
We once visited this country I took a stroll and ask someone there where to find beer he showed me a shop and I was told they only allowed to keep 24 dumpies not more infact I was looking for a pub .They were surprised there are no shebeens there what a peaceful country .Port Louis so beatiful and cool Laza Kroonstad
why so few high end tourists in the 5 star beach hotels ever visit the not far away village of GOODLANDS ? its like going back in time and entering into an asian bazar I loved it. Driving can be exceptionally dangerous. The death rate is particularly high. The locals mostly do NOT respect the highway code. Woth checking out driving videos on YT. Quite shocking
Far away connotes mauritius is big country.no village or town is far away from capital than 2 hours by car. No one mentions there's also an electric tramway connecting the cities!
The official Language of Mauritius is ONLY English as laid down in the Constitution of Mauritius. Mauritians talk many languages, French, Creole, Hindi, and Bhojpuri amongst others.
Thank you
@mahend
Get your fact right, Mauritius has no official language, Mauritian laws does not mention any official language, the law only mention that English is the language of the National Assembly and French can also be use.
check your facts, mate
@@mru2855 Im not from there but Hate to break it to you brother from your description the officila language is English the Minute you mentioned "that English is the language of the National Assembly " you just made his point for him.
Home sweet home
One Facts important it was it was the Muslim Arab discover Mauritius in the ninth century. 😎
You forgot when the Portuguese named mauritius Cirne
Sorry dear, Mauritius most expensive hotel is $10000 per night. And more over our official language is english
🥲Missing my Paradise Green Island Mauritius 🙏♥️🇺🇸🦅🇲🇺🦤
Today is the first time I've ever heard of Mauritius
Really...Welcome to the real world🌍🇲🇺
Who lifted the rock that you were under? 😉
Ohh wow and you have internet what do you use it for? lol
Looks like a very diverse country, hope there is no racism & bullying which really started to spike in western countries. Love ❤️ from Australia 🇦🇺
The first thing that came to your mind is race and racism, youre the only racist here.
There is no racism in Mauritius
No racism they are lovely pipu, believe me.
@@EO11715 lol
@@satishboabul6884 lol
Would love to travel to the country
It’s a beautiful country. Am sure you would enjoy your time there.
I. Live. In. Maritus
I. Live. In. Maritus
I. Live. In. Notre dame
Sorry dear, Mauritius has 3 officially languages : English, French & Mauritian Creole; The 4th most spoken is Hindi
its actually bhojpuri not hindi
hindi can be the 5th
He was using a few languages as an example, listen man
You are wrong, Mauritian laws does not mention any official language, the video is right
Cringe Karen
@@mru2855 yes there is no official language just one language for government which is English
😍😍😍😍😍
Fact 6 is the most important fun fact.
what do you mean? our official languages is English. Thanks for this beautiful video! Kuddos
Common creole. Everyone speaks it.
Creole is a dialect not a language, English is the official language my friend please update yourself
@varouna
The video is right, Mauritain laws does not mention any official language.
The video doesn't potray the hatsh realities of Mauritius. Unemployment, government corruption on a mass level in Mauritius, making a bare living is challenge on the island perticularly nowdays, and anove all the foreign debt situation.
Goes for every country in the world.
Mauritius do have his Amy , small but very well traine. And we are known in the world as per our famous Dodo.
Ah u forgot police brutality, politics dictator....
666 raquelllll
@@Neo.mp4255 what? The hell are you talking about?
English is the official language in Mauritius
If English is the official language why everybody but really everyone speak French ?
I repeat Jon that English is the official language in Mauritius.
At school we are taught French, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Telegu, Tamil. We then choose which appropriate language to speak to adapt to the cultural environment.
I want to visit what is the requirements
The beaches Trinidad 🇹🇹 &Tobago in the Caribbean
1.3 million general population 🤯🤯
Hope their visa is easy
Yes. It’s quite an easy process. You can start your application here www.ivisa.com/?
Don’t get scammed. Read internet
love mauritius great country❤
My first class
There is no official langage in Mauritius. The vidéo is right.
Official language is English!
Prime minister Dr Beebeejaun in 2005????? 🤔
That's not right 🙃
It was Dr Rmgoolam 👍
Actually The Prime Minister of Mauritius is Pravin Kumar Jugnauth.
FORWARD TAMIL HINDU ! BE GREAT ! WE TWO OURS FOUR !
Mauritius has a very small army who is under the control of the head of police to prevent a coup d’état. The left army is kind of a left over from the British.
The official language of mauritius is English if you don't know
check your facts, mate
@@MrAmit413 your brain is not updated go back to school
@@varounanagpal1110 is it mentioned in the Constitution of Mauritius?
@@MrAmit413 yes check it mate
Ok.now on my retirement bucket lust... as its karge indo hindu and its african and religious mix like trinidad in carubbean but without the crime az we have in trinidac
So far, I don't see anywhere or anything about the suburbs in Mauritius for someone who wants to emigrate to Mauritius and purchase property there for a family.
That is the problem there are lost of vids that only show the beach and towns not where people live. I was born there and left in 1965 my parents immigrated to the uk for a better life. I go back a lot and will make a blog about the people and how they live.
@@legalactivity6977 Hi there. Thank you for your response. Yes, please provide an indepth clip on the suburbs, where people actualy live, including the locals. I'm not sure but is Port Louis the only "hub"? Are there no other towns with a vibe? Are there McDonalds, KFC, or any of the common fast food restaurants? Does Mauritius have provinces - that's what I'd like to know. Again, thank you for your time.
You are not telling us about any of the problems faced by the islanders who are so eager to settle overseas in particular the western countries. It is more like an ad for tourists. I also saw wrong information like Dr. Beebeejaun being PM., no official language? Please check your facts. By the way, I am from the island, but live in North America.
Any reason why someone from North America would want to move there?
@@flamegods Well, you got it wrong! I am Mauritian and I have been living in the US for over twenty years. Ki to problem? ( what's wrong with you?)
I want to migrate to Mauritius how can I do that
I can assist you sir
@@tami2605 how can I contact you I want to visit mauritius
🏞️🤩🌸⭐
Most peaceful, no standing army
Free transport for students, elderly and disabled
Why?
DINA AROBI (Dina=Name in african batou language)
All official papers are in English or French not in patois. 😁Deed can be written in French.
So there were no native inhabitants when the island was discovere
I don't know where you learnt about Mauritius but factwise dude, you've gone wrong on almost 80% of what you said. Your video are quite decent, I'd mute the audio if I were you!
Can you helpe me?
Any Nigerians living in mauritius here?
Yes
How do I reach you please?
Drop your Facebook or Instagram account please
Why does the narrator keep saying “on the African continent..” when it is an island in the Indian Ocean??
What is the percent of African and other foreigners like Asian Indian and Arabs in Mauritius, do they respect each other and specially African of Mauritius..
Everyone respects each other here...all mauritians have at least one best friend from another race or religion...the original mauritians were africans and white btw
Information about religious appertenance is not true
Hello, what is the truth. As a christian we believe Jesus is The only savior and that all nations will come to Jerusalem and worship Jehovah as God trough Jesus The Messiah His Son. Do you believe this. I ama Christian and read Holy Bible. Please tell me the truth about this country.
Fact :Port Louis has the finest, deepest potholes in any city you have ever visited. Beware if you are not observant even walking about in the center of town. They are everywhere and very easy to break a leg or two. Don't forget adequate travel insurance before arrival !
I didnt brave the traffic, i just parked at Caudan Waterfront and walked over, much less stress and dirt cheap to park
@@peterli5624 that's like saying you parked just off Oxford Street London and had a lovely day wondering around. No value no input. And no deep pot-holes in pavements noticed on your travells ?
Huh, very odd.you must have some grudge to pick, ha.
@@cjr_am2045 not odd by true. Look for yourself but do take special care of the deep holes. I call "a spade a spade". The country is widly over rated due to cler PR for the 5 Star beach hotels and for naive honeymooners
All those facts are nothing out of the ordinary, just normal things you find everywhere, everyday
So in your country Women are more than Men, You have no Army, Literacy levels are 90%, Life expectancy is 75 yrs I could go on but you get the point.... I can tell you for free just those few I have mentinioned are not as you put it in your wisdom "just normal things you find everywhere, everyday" its good apprciate sometimes everything is not a compettion whichever country youre from lol
How can this be on the
African Continent ? Something really shocks me *
It is in the African zone of OECD , so it is classed as African
You can look it up on map and see how close it is to African continent🌍🇲🇺 African nation
I am watching from los Angeles California, you forgot to let people know that your country is expensive to visit and that people have to be rich to visit your country and your country discriminate against blacks visiting your country. They are subjected to treatments that white visitors don't go through. Black people are given fourteen days visa while the white can stay as long as they want. I personally will not visit there for all that I have learned about your country.
Hai I am indian.any jobs have this country
Stay in India and serve Bharat Mata and fight Pakistan and China. Otherwise, run to the White man countries like Canada, USA, Australia etc.
The Arabs (or arabo bantous; the Swahilis) knew the 3 islands of the Mascarenes, Reunion, Mauritius & Rodrigues and they had named these Dina Morgabin (westward island), Dina Arobi (Land of the Arabs) & Dina morare (eastward?); Dina might be a lost Arab name for 'island'!
The western centered intellectuals afflicted with latent amnesia (even Muslims) deny this , even that these 3 islands are on the Tabula Rogeriana of Idrissi in 1126, visible as a triangle!
Anyway it's a well known fact that Vasco & Colomb have used the maps of Idrissi for their explorations as hinted in the Indian film 'Chalk & Duster '!
Ur sick sir.fighting over appellations of the past.
@@cjr_am2045 That's also called history 😂
How could an island nation be continental ? like saying Cuba is American .
As a black man Mauritius is not for you to go they have too much discrimination against black colors, go and find out by yourself.
Unfortunately, Dr Beebeejaun was never a Prime Minister. He was a deputy PM
😂🤣
I don’t know about them gaining their independence from Britain, the British are still there.
Mauritius officially gained her independence in 1968. Leadership changed power from the British to Mauritians.
No
I am from Mauritius and we are completely sovereign now since 1968.
English is the official language but if you don't speak French you have a hard time and all Mauritius is too much French influenced.
Most video's always spread misinformation about Mauritius🌍... 🐓Tottenham N15🇲🇺
A beautiful Indian island
Mauritius is not an Indian island, it's an independent country
@@adalest.
But it's majority Indian.
@@shauncameron8390 it isn’t it is a multicultural country
Triggered 🤣
Any links on hindu festivities & culteral events ...' must be an awesome mix of people food & even music & fashion...
Source: wikipedia lol
I.am bangladesi.but how.can morisian.pasport.ned?
It’s also very racist country towards black people, black from there get treated like 3rd class and last class citizen even though original Mauritius people are all black and then Indians came they much prefer to be considered Indian mixed heritage people even though everyone has black grandmother or grandfather they erase that part and when you visit there from the African continent to that African Island they will look down on you and see you less then them because you are black
Mauritius is not on the African continent, it's an island. I don't see what life expectancy has to do with literacy. It depends on diet mainly.
What's your point? Tasmania is an island. But, it is certainly part of Australia.
I can give many more examples, if you're that geographically inept.
@@elevenb6967 the point is that he keeps refering to Mauritius as the African continent. It may be Africa but it is an island and therefore not on the continent. If you can't grasp that simple difference then it's you who is geographically inept.
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@@johnshort5003 Let me see if I can simplify it for you. You said:
"It may be Africa but it is an island and therefore not on the continent."
Now, I will ask you a question. What is Africa? I'm going to do you a favor by answering said question. Africa is.....now be careful, because this might get a little crazy.....a CONTINENT. (I KNOW! Crazy, ain't it?)
Now, again, be careful....If Africa is a continent, and Mauritius IS Africa (remember, these are YOUR WORDS, now), how the hell is it NOT PART of Africa?
We understand that it is an island (duh), just like Madagascar. And we ALSO know that it is not on the MAINLAND (Again, duh)...But, it is DEFINITELY part of east Africa's continental shelf.
Yet, I'M geographically inept? I mean, the irony can't be overstated. LOL!
@@elevenb6967 You still seem to miss the point. I never said it was not part of Africa, I said it was not part of the African continent. For example: Britain geographically and politically belongs to Europe but is generally considered to be separate from continental Europe by virtue of being an island. And that is why many British refer to the rest of Europe as 'the continent'. To make things absolutely clear I would say: definition of an island is a land mass completely surrounded by water. A continent is a much larger land mass, generally connected to other land masses (eg Europe and Asia). The reality with Australia is, it is technically an island but, by virtue of its size, also a continent.
I like the women part mmmm
Your information is wrong...
We are in indien ocean not in Africa
We are part of Africa...
It's considered an African island you fool
We are an East African country do your research
So u mean u need to be located in african land it self to be in africa😂😂😂
@@fettyabiola1389 you’re not making any sense
Hi, if you're planning a trip soon, I recommend you check 'Mauritius Travel Guide 2023' by Christine M. Edmonson. It's a helpful guide.