Mauritians (singular Mauritian; French: Mauricien; Creole: Morisien) are nationals or natives of the Republic of Mauritius and their descendants. Mauritius is a melting pot of multi-ethnic, multi …

Dec 21, 2025 · About one-fourth of the population is Creole (of mixed French and African descent), and there are small numbers of people of Chinese and Franco-Mauritian descent.

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Aug 21, 2025 · A Feast for the Senses You cannot talk about Mauritian history without talking about food. The cuisine is a direct result of this cultural mixing. Dholl Puri: Often called the …

2 days ago · Persons violating Mauritian laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe.

Visit Mauritius and you won’t have to look far to see the impact that the French had on the island, not least because the most popular languages used on the island are French, English and …

There is unity in being a Mauritian despite not having a shared language and customs. For this reason Mauritius is often considered a global example of successful cultural integration.