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What is the list of necessary tourism items in Mauritius?

medical treatment

Hospitals in Mauritius are divided into public hospitals and private hospitals. Public hospitals have to pay an annual fee to see a doctor, while private hospitals have superior conditions and are expensive. The main hospitals are Jettu Hospital in Port Louis, Victoria Hospital and Ramgoolam Hospital. There is Flach Hospital aided by China, and the hospital bureau provides drug sales services.

Emergency call

Fire alarm telephone: 995

Police: 999

Emergency number: 1 14

Embassy: (230) 467 4600

Daily expression

The official language of Mauritius is English, and all government documents are written in English. In school, both English and French are teaching languages. Mauritius also speaks Mauritian Creole. This language is deeply influenced by French, but it is obviously different from French in some places. This language also contains English, Punjabi and other elements, and it is a comprehensive language. Therefore, speaking English is enough for traveling in Mauritius.

Friendly Reminder

* In Mauritius Hotel, visitors need to bring their own toothpaste and toothbrush. In addition to these two items, the hotel also provides shower gel, shampoo and soap, but if tourists are not used to using the hotel's toiletries, they can also prepare them themselves.

* It's convenient to do laundry in Mauritius Hotel.

* Mauritius imposes a commodity purchase tax of 15% on any purchased goods.

* It is best to choose a seaside hotel when traveling to Mauritius, otherwise there will be some shortcomings.

* Hotel restaurants in Mauritius have certain requirements for men's clothing. Wearing shorts and slippers is generally rejected and trousers are required.

* The general voltage in Mauritius is 220V, and it adopts English three-port socket. If necessary, visitors can bring their own British adapters.

* There are more hotels in Mauritius, but they are also more expensive. An additional tax of 10% should be added to the bill (tipping is not allowed if there is a service charge on the bill).

* When you meet for the first time, if you shake hands weakly, it will be considered impolite and insincere. They think that the degree of exertion is directly proportional to the goodwill of the other party, and it is very friendly and sincere to feel numb and painful when holding hands.

* Africans not only reject the words Negro and Black, but also refuse to recognize their meanings. The biggest taboo in Africa is to emphasize the difference of skin color.

Don't use your left hand when greeting in Africa. The popular greeting way is to raise your right hand with your palm facing each other. I don't have a stone in my hand, which means friendship.

* The emergency number in Mauritius is 1 14, but the ambulance number is 999. Please remember it correctly.