|
Page 1 of 5 Mauritius Capital
Port - Louis
Port Louis was used only during summer (due to prevailing winds) by the Dutch and the French since the 1600's, and early 1700's. However, it took all its importance when, in 1735 Labourdonnais decided to make Port Louis the main harbour and the administration headquarters of Mauritius. Labourdonnais had the city plan made, ordered the erection of buildings hosting services that were essential to the colony... and to the good profits of the "Compagnie des Indes." Among these infrastructures were the government and military headquarters, aqueducts, hospitals, schools, granaries, boat repairs, a printing office, a foundry, and... a powder mill. Some of these works, especially the canals for wastewaters that run across the streets, can still be seen today.
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius and received in 1964, the status of city. Port Louis has a residential population of above 150,000 but receives as much visitors during daytime as it is first of all the city of businesses.
Most medium to large organisations have their head offices or at least a department or agency in Port Louis. Consequently, on week days and in day time Port-Louis is very busy with heavy road traffic but gets very quiet and empty as from 7.00 p.m.; at least in the centre.
|
Climate
Generally dry and sunny, the climate can be either hot or very hot. |
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next > End >>
|
Information 
Kenari
