Mauritius, [a] officially the Republic of Mauritius, [b] is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 kilometres (1,100 nautical miles) off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon (Cargados Carajos shoals).

Feb 2, 2025 · Mauritius is an island country, part of the Mascarene Islands, off the eastern coast of Africa. Port Louis is its national capital. Learn more about Mauritius here, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

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Jan 8, 2022 · Part of its considerable charm is entirely natural: Mauritius rises from the Indian Ocean like a vision. You can easily imagine how early seafarers must have felt when spotting its beaches and palm trees, forests and mountains, reefs and wild horizons.

Mauritius is famous for many things: its vibrant culture, chequered history, sugar and textile industries and of course, it’s pristine beaches and stunning lagoons. But what many people don’t know is that it’s a veritable treasure trove of natural wonders for those who love to discover unique and unusual flora …

Mauritius, the island in the Indian Ocean, offers an amazing visitor attraction, an underwater waterfall. The stunning natural phenomenon is a spectacular illusion only to be seen from the air. The mountain to the left is Le Morne Brabant, the center of …

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Mauritius, an island of volcanic origin sheltered by barriers of coral reefs forming natural, safe, crystal clear lagoons, has long been a dream destination. Known to the Arabs as early as the 10th century, but officially explored by the Portuguese in the 16th century and subsequently settled by the Dutch in the 17th century.

Oct 9, 2024 · Mauritius is a stable and prosperous Indian Ocean archipelago. Once dependent on sugar exports, the island has built up a strong outsourcing and financial services sector, as well as an...

Mauritius (French: Maurice, Mauritian Creole: Moris) is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,300 km (1,400 mi) from the African continent. Mauritius is mostly appreciated by visitors for its natural beauty and man-made attractions, multi-ethnic and cultural diversity, tropical climate, beautiful beaches and water sports.