Resorts:KaniPractical InformationTime Difference:
GMT time difference : + 5 hours
Climate:
Temperatures are quite the same the whole year round : warm in the evening as well as during the day, sometimes they are stifling during the rainy season when the wind does not blow. The south west monsoon usually begins at the end of May and lasts until September. The north-east monsoon is less violent and begins in October. The best period to go to the Maldives is from mid-December to mid-April.
Tropical showers.
Health Formalities:Vaccinations and medical treatment is your responsibility to check all the necessary formalities before departure.
Vaccinations recommended:
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis A and B
The Resort has a resident nurse and a doctor specialised in problems related to Scuba diving.
Mosquito's can transmit certain viral or parasitic diseases, so the use of tropical mosquito repellents for the skin and clothing is recommended.
Hospital (Malé) : Located at about 30 minutes from the Village
Country Information:Official country name: Republic of the Maldives
Capital: Malé (63,500 inhabitants)
Capital: Malé (63,500 inhabitants)
Land area: 298 km² (3 times the area of Paris)
Population: 329,000 inhabitants
Peoples and ethnic groups: ethnic mosaic, for the most from the Indian subcontinent. Arab and African influences
Languages: Divehi, English
Religions: Islam
Political institutions: republic, presidential régime
President of the Republic: Maumoon Abdul GayoomGDP: 2,380 million $US
GDP per capita: 7,327 $US
Annual growth rate: 5,2%
Inflation: 2%
Principal activities: tourism, fishing, maritime transport
Principal partners: Great-Britain, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Japan
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Le Pointe aux Canonniers Practical InformationTime Difference:
GMT time difference : + 2 hours in Summer and + 3 hours in Winter
Climate:
The best period to stay in Mauritius lasts from June to November, which are the least hot and the least rainy months too. The heat is rarely excessive thanks to the breeze which always blow at this time.From January to March : heavy rains season and cyclones. The weather is very hot and humid, even during the night.
Health Formalities:
Vaccinations and medical treatment is your responsibility to check all the necessary formalities before departure.
Vaccinations recommended:
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis A and B
Mosquito's can transmit certain viral or parasitic diseases, so the use of tropical mosquito repellents for the skin and clothing is recommended.
Country Information:Official country name: Republic of Mauritius
Capital: Port Louis
Land area: 2,040 km²
Population: 1,250,000 inhabitants
Peoples and ethnic groups: the majority of the Mauritians are of Hindu origin. The population of the island also includes French and Chinese elements. More than a quarter of Mauritians are Creoles
Languages: English, French, Creole
Religions: Hinduism (majority), Catholicism (30%), Islam (17%)
Political institutions: parliamentary democracy
President: Sir Anerood Jugnauth
Prime minister: Navin Ramgoolan
GDP: 14,930 million $US
GDP per capita: 12,215 $US
Annual growth rate: 5,1%
Inflation: 6,1%
Principal activities: The Mauritian economy is quite strong. The main wealth of the island comes from sugar cane, the textile industry, tourism and offshore financial services. Mauritius also produces tea and tobacco. The island has no mining wealth.
Principal partners: European Union, China, South Africa, United States
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Indian Ocean
