Location: Indian Ocean, 650 km to the north-east of Mauritius
Climate: Tropical, with 28 to 35° C in summer (October to May) 18 to 27°C in winter (June to September)
Capital: Port Mathurin
Status: Dependency of the Republic of Mauritius with autonomous status
Official Language: English
Languages spoken: Creole, French and English
Time Zone: GMT +4 wintertime & + 5 summertime (from 26 October 2008 to 29 March 2009)
How to get there: 1hr20 by plane & 36 hours by sea from Mauritius
Passport / Visa: Foreigners - a passport valid until 6 months after departure date & return ticket required. Mauritian citizens - A passport or national identity card. A visa is not necessary for most visitors.
Vaccination: No compulsory vaccination
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Power supply: 220 Volts, 60 Hz
Banks: open from 09:00 to 15:00 week days closed during weekends
Driving: Driving is on the left hand side of the road. National or international driving licences are necessary
