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Mauritius, [a] officially the Republic of Mauritius, [b] is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 kilometres (1,100 nautical miles) off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon (Cargados Carajos shoals).
Media in category "Featured pictures of Mauritius" The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Mauritius fody (Foudia rubra) male 2.jpg 3,050 × 2,034; 2.49 MB
English: Reduit - Country Residence of Governor. Catalogue Reference: Part of CO 1069/745 This image is part of the Colonial Office photographic collection held at The National Archives.
Picture from the 1950s of the Central Market, Port Louis, Mauritius. The main languages spoken in Mauritius are English, French, Mauritian Creole, and Bhojpuri. [22] There is no official language. English is the official language of the parliament, though French is also permitted.
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 .
Le Morne Brabant [lə mɔʁn bʁa.bɑ̃] is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. On it is a basaltic monolith of the same name 556 metres (1,824 ft) high. Its summit covers an area of over 12 hectares (30 acres). There are many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes.
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 ...
Moka has a tropical wet climate.Since it is in the southern hemisphere, February is the warmest month and August is the coolest.Temperatures normally can range from 28 °C (82 °F) in February to 15 °C (59 °F) at night in August.