Mauritius
Introduction
Mauritius is an
island located in the Indian Ocean about 800km (550 miles) east of Madagascar
and 2,000 km (1,250 mi) off the nearest point of the African coast. The island
of Rodrigues, an integral part of Mauritius, is located about 560 km (350
miles) off its northeastern coast.
Mauritius is mostly of volcanic
formation and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs. A coastal plain,
widest in the north, rises sharply to a 1,500 ft high plateau bordered by three
mountain ranges - the Black River Range, the Grand Port Range, and the Moka
Range. The longest river is the Grand River South East,, about 25 miles in
length.
| Africa Guide's recommended book
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Mauritius & Seychelles Insight
Guide Edition 2002 (Maps Worldwide) (amazon.co.uk) - UK
This guide includes a section
detailing the history of the islands, 17 features covering aspects of the life
and culture, ranging from Mauritius' marine life to Creole cuisine; a region by
region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section
packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of
photographs and 24 maps.
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| The Africa Guide's recommended
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Globetrotter Travel Map of
Mauritius (Maps
Worldwide)
Published by New Holland Publishers (U Series Globetrotter
Travel Maps Sheet map
A map of Mauritius which caters specifically for the
needs of tourists and visitors. It includes major city plans.
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