About the Republic of Mauritius

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Situated somewhere in the South Western Indian Ocean, the island of Mauritius lies at approximately latitude 20^o south and longitude 57^o east of Greenwich. It is about 800 km to the east of Madagascar and is part of the Mascarene Archipelago. The Mascarene Archipelago consists of three islands, Mauritius, Reunion (which is part of the Republic of France) and Rodrigues. The Republic of Mauritius itself comprises the island of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Saint Brandon, Agalega and the Chagos Archipelago. In short Mauritius is made up of small and over crowded islands with few natural resources and a bewildering array of races, religions and cultures. Yet the country has managed to offer to the majority of its citizens living standards thought to be unattainable only a generation ago.
Map Of The Indian Ocean Map Of Mauritius Map Of Rodrigues Map Of Agalega	A view over the Black River Gorges, South West of Mauritius
Press Articles Apartés: YVES PITCHEN, PHOTOGRAPHE (Novembre 2003) , an interesting interview, in French, that provides a particular sharp insight about what Mauritius is all about.
Statistics on the Republic / Towns & Cities / Places of Interest /

Last Update: 3^rd of November 2008

Date on the web: Tuesday, February 10, 1998