Tobacco
It is forbidden to smoke in public areas. “Smoking” and “Non-smoking” corners are available in certain restaurants.
Drugs
Introducing drugs is illegal. Warning!, drug trafficking is severely punished by the law.
Nudism
Nudism and monokini are not welcome along our public beaches. No hotel allows nudism on beaches. Monokini is sometimes tolerated.
Frequencies for TV Reception
List of Frequencies for TV Reception
Region
Transmitting station
MBC Rodrigues (Analogue)
TNT (Digital)
CH
Freq
CH
Freq
RodriguesIsland
Malartic
11
217.25
8
198.50
Mont Chéri
40
623.25
43
650.00
Mont Venus
07
189.25
6
184.50
Papayes
05
175.25
6
184.50
Sygangue
05
175.25
10
212.50
Trèfles
09
203.25
10
212.50
Terre Rouge
59
775.25
57
762
List of Frequencies for FM Reception
Region
Transmitting station
FM Radio Station
Rodrigues FM
RFI
Malartic
97.3 MHz
93.2 MHz
AM Radio Reception
Region
Transmitting station
Rodrigues AM
Islandwide
Citronelle
1206 kHz
Since March 2007, MCML is conducting transmission test for one digital terrestrial television multiplex in Rodrigues.
Useful Information
Location:
South-west region of the Indian Ocean, at about 650 km from Mauritius.
Geographic coordinates:
19° 50′ S, 62° E
Total area:
108 km2
Climate:
Tropical. 28 to 35°C during the southern summer (from November to April), risks of cyclones from January to March. More pleasant in winter, 16 to 27°C (from June to September).
Highest point:
Mont Limon, 398 m.
Capital:
Port Mathurin
Population:
About 38′000 habitants
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