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Mauritius Mauritius Last Updated: 01/30/2026 |
| Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 km off the southeastern coast of mainland Africa. The country comprises the main island of Mauritius, as well as several smaller islands, including Rodrigues and Agalega. The capital is Port Louis, situated on the northwestern coast of the main island. The population of Mauritius was 1,265,475 in 2019. | |
| Mauritius is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and coral reefs. The country is also known for its multicultural society, including people of Indian, African, Chinese, and European descent. The official languages of Mauritius are English, French, and Mauritian Creole, and the nation boasts a rich cultural heritage reflected in its music, dance, and cuisine. Mauritius' economy 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. 252 views 💖 1 👍 0Seven Coloured Earth in, Chamarel, Mauritius |
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Pamplemousses Botanical Garden Place » Outdoors The Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, or Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, is one of the most visited sites in Mauritius and the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere. Established under the administration of the Mahé de Labourdonnais by the king's governor, Pierre Poivre, over 300 years ago, the garden boasts a remarkable flora with countless native and endemic species. 211 views 💖 1 👍 0Pamplemousses, 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. 388 views 💖 1 👍 0B103 - Plaine Champagne Road, Mauritius |
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Le Morne Brabant Place » Town Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula located in the far southwest of Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. The peninsula's highlight is the basalt massif of the same name, with its peak rising 556 meters (1,824 ft) above sea level. 328 views 💖 1 👍 0Mauritius |