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Mauritius Mauritius Last Updated: 04/09/2023 |
| Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of the African continent. The country consists of the main island of Mauritius, as well as several smaller islands, including Rodrigues and Agalega. The capital city is Port Louis, which is located on the northwest coast of the main island. It had a population of 1,265,475 in 2019. | |
| Mauritius is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush tropical forests, pristine beaches, and coral reefs. The country is also famous for its multicultural society, which is made up of people of Indian, African, Chinese, and European descent. The official languages of Mauritius are English, French, and Mauritian Creole, and the country has a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in its music, dance, and cuisine. The economy of Mauritius is based on tourism, agriculture, and the service sector, with a growing focus on technology and innovation. | |
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Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Place » Outdoors The Seven-coloured Earth is located in the heights of Chamarel. An unexpected site formed by a geological phenomenon that gave to the earth a palette of seven colours. This unique place deserves to be seen. 76 views 💖 1Seven Coloured Earth in, Chamarel, Mauritius |
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Pamplemousses Botanical Garden Place » Tourism Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, or Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, is one of the most visited sites in Mauritius, and the oldest in the southern hemisphere. Created under the management of Mahé de Labourdonnais by the king’s intendant, Pierre Poivre, more than 300 years ago, the garden houses an extraordinary flora with a myriad of native and endemic plants. 60 views 💖 1Pamplemousses, Mauritius |
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Black River Gorges National Park Place » Outdoors Black River Gorges National Park is a protected area located in the southwestern part of Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The park covers an area of 67.54 km2 and is known for its unique ecosystem, which includes dense forests, waterfalls, and a variety of endemic plant and animal species. 199 views 💖 1B103 - Plaine Champagne Road, Mauritius |
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Le Morne Brabant Place » Tourism Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. It is highlighted by an eponymous basaltic monolith with a summit 556 metres (1,824 ft) above sea level. 171 views 💖 1Mauritius |