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Country Facts:
Belgium vs. Mauritius

Learn about the similarities and differences between Belgium and Mauritius by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Belgium vs. Mauritius - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi², while the surface area of Mauritius is 788 mi². This means that the area of Belgium is 1396% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
11 787 mi²
788 mi²

Coastline length

Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi, while Mauritius has a coastline of 110.0 mi.

41.6 mi
110.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Belgium is Antwerp, with a population of about 502 604 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mauritius is Port Louis, where the population is 158 965.

502 604 ppl
158 965 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, its height is 2 277 ft. The highest peak in Mauritius is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, which rises to a height of 2 717 ft.

2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange
2 717 ft
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

Highest recorded temperature

101.8°F
Uccle
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Lowest recorded temperature

-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort
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Society

Belgium vs. Mauritius - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Belgium is about 11 589 623, while Mauritius is home to 1 271 768 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
11 589 623 ppl
1 271 768 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.7 years in Belgium and 76.7 years in Mauritius.

81.7 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 41.6 years in Belgium and 36.3 years in Mauritius.

41.6 years
36.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.59% in Belgium and 0.52% in Mauritius.

0.59%
0.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Belgium and 91.3% in Mauritius.

99.0%
91.3%

Language

In Belgium, the main language is French, Dutch, German, and in Mauritius the primary language is English, French.

french, dutch, german
english, french

Religion

In Belgium, the main religion is Christianity; in Mauritius, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/174
1 151 000 ppl
Ranking: 99/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Belgium: 52 627 Int$. Mauritius: 20 523 Int$.

52 627 Int$
Ranking: 20/194
20 523 Int$
Ranking: 69/194

Currency

Belgium: Euro (EUR). Mauritius: Mauritius Rupee (MUR).

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EUR
Euro
MUR
Mauritius Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Belgium: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Mauritius: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, G

Driving side

Belgium has right-hand traffic, Mauritius has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Belgium - June, July, August; Mauritius - January, February, March, April, July, August, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B296 PLN - 380 PLN
T559 PLN - 849 PLN
B181 PLN - 219 PLN
T414 PLN - 569 PLN

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