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Mauritius is encircled by a broken ring of mountain ranges, varying in height from 300 to 800 metres (1,000 to 2,600 ft) above sea level. The land rises from coastal plains to a central plateau where it reaches a height of 670 m (2,200 ft); the highest peak is in the south-west, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 metres (2,717 ft ...
Below are two tables which report the average adult human height by country or geographical region. ... Philippines: 163.5 cm (5 ft 4 + 1 ... Mauritius: 165.9 cm (5 ...
A comprehensive map of Mauritius, including the country's outlying islands. The local climate is tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; there is a warm, dry winter from May to November and a hot, wet, and humid summer from November to May. Anticyclones affect the country during May to September. Cyclones affect Mauritius during November ...
This is a list of Island groups, regions and provinces of the Philippines by their highest point. Island group. Rank Island group Highest Point Highest elevation 1
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (Little Black River Peak) is the highest mountain on the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.Located in the Rivière Noire District and rising to a height of 828 m (2,717 ft) above sea level, it forms part of the Black River mountain range.
Terrain of the Philippines This list contains most of the highest mountains in the country. It is limited to mountain peaks with, if known, an elevation of at least 200 metres (660 feet) above sea level , and may include those considered as hills .
Mauritius – sovereign island nation located in the southwest Indian Ocean about 900 kilometres (560 mi) east of Madagascar. [1] In addition to the Island of Mauritius , the republic includes the islands of St. Brandon , Rodrigues and the Agaléga Islands .
Rempart Mountain is a mountain near Tamarin in the Rivière Noire District, western Mauritius. Rempart Mountain is the fourth-highest peak in Mauritius, after Le Pouce. [2] It is notable for its prominence, which is due to its three distinct peaks. The westernmost peak, known as Big Gorilla Peak or Fist Ridge, reaches a height of 772 metres ...