Facts about Mauritius

 Facts about Mauritius


The population of Mauritius is composed of people from various backgrounds, mostly of Indian origin (68%) and the rest of European origin, African, Chinese and Malagasy. The country has about 1.2 million inhabitants, the most populous cities of Port Louis (148.780), Beau Bassin (108.685), Vacoas-Phoenix (105.602), Curepipe (82.904) and Quatre Bornes (79.857), second 2005 Policy data.
, English is an official language and is particularly cultivated by the people of Indian origin. The other official language is French. The language of communication is the usual Marisyen, a creole language built on the French. Many Indian and Chinese immigrants still speak their native tongues.
and its population is a mix of Polynesians, Arabs, Indians, Africans and Europeans.
His cuisine has strong French influence and is not spicy as in the rest of Africa, but in most dishes came with Sakaya, a red pepper sauce with garlic. There they often dine on mats on the floor with large spoons, no knives. A typical drink is Ranonapango, which is rice cooked with water. Curry chicken and fish dishes are common, and the curry is done differently, very vanilla. Meals begin with a soup, entry of plants and fruits in the main course and dessert.
Typical dishes: LASOPY (Puree vegetables)
VARENGA (minced meat grilled with garlic)
LASARY VOATABIA (Chives chopped with tomatoes)
VARY AMIN Pineapple (rice with vegetables)