Population: Approx. 1.2 million
Languages: Official languages are English and French; Creole, Hindi, Bhojpuri, Urdu and Hakka are also spoken
Religion: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism

Shopping

Souvenirs, crafts, clothing and accessories, spices and duty free shopping

Location & Attractions

Place d´Armes
Despite being under the rule of three different European powers, it is the French influence that has found favour in Port Louis. Place d'Armes, off the main square, is dotted with French colonial buildings, and also the Government House and Municipal theatre.

Museums
Natural History Museum, near the Port Louis Market, has a fine collection of stuffed replicas of many extinct bird species, including the dodo.

Mauritius Postal Museum, features a rich collection of Mauritian stamps and assorted philately.

Other Places to Visit

• Blue Penny Museum
• Casela Nature & Leisure Park
• Caudan & Port Louis Water-front
• Flacq Central Market
• La Vanille Crocodile Park
• Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
• Quatre Bornes Central Market

Festivals
Festivals celebrated with fervour include Diwali, Holi, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Christmas, and Easter.