Port Louis was used as a harbour by the Dutch settlers from 1606, when they started to refer to the area as Harbour of Tortoises. In 1736, under French government, it became the administrative centre of Mauritius … See more

Owing to its location in the rain shadow of the southeast trade winds, Port Louis features a tropical savanna climate (Aw) under See more

The economy of the city is mostly dominated by its financial centre, port facilities, tourism, and the manufacturing sector which includes textiles, chemicals, plastics and See more

The following are the bus routes operated in and around Port Louis
Light rail transit system
In 2012, the government decided to construct an approximately 25 km rail system between Curepipe and Port Louis, which had been … See more

The local governance of Port Louis is overseen by a municipal council. The City Council of Port Louis was first established in 1830 and is … See more

Port Louis is served by two major bus stations. Victoria Station is used by buses to and from the eastern and southern areas and the Plaines Wilhems district. Immigration … See more

Primary and secondary schools in Port Louis include state-run and private institutions. Most private schools receive much of their support … See more