National Name: Republic of Mauritius Capital: Port Louis Currency: Mauritian rupee (Rs) is divided into 100 cents. Coins range from 1 cent to 5 rupees; banknotes from 10 to 2,000 rupees. Credit Cards: The main international credit cards are accepted everywhere. Banks: Open Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m.–2.30 p.m., on Saturday to 11.30 a.m. Language: English is the official language, but Creole is used by everybody, and French is the most commonly spoken language. Driving: In Mauritius vehicles drive on the left, as in Britain. There is a good network of paved roads.