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The Republic of Mauritius comprises Mauritius Island and several outlying islands. The nation's exclusive economic zone covers about 2.3 million km 2 (890,000 sq mi) of the Indian Ocean, including approximately 400,000 km 2 (150,000 sq mi) jointly managed with the Seychelles .
IMO workers in hazmat suits stand in surf near the wreck on 13 August 2020. Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, but did not immediately begin leaking oil. [6] Oil began to leak from the ship on 6 August, [6] by which time Mauritius authorities were trying to control the spill and minimize its effects.
The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached Mauritius in March 2020. Since the first three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed, the Mauritian authorities have been conducting 'Contact tracing': people who have been in contact with infected patients have been placed under quarantine, including doctors, nurses and police officers.
The government announced last month it had reached a political agreement to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following negotiations which began in 2022.
The highest point is 828 meters above sea level. Mauritius is the most populous of the Mascarene Islands, [1] with a population of 1,252,964. Réunion is located 150 km southwest of Mauritius. It is the largest of the islands, with an area of 2,512 km 2. Piton des Neiges (3,069 m), an extinct volcano, is the highest peak on Réunion and in the ...
Islands of the Republic of Mauritius labelled in black. Sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is disputed between Mauritius and the United Kingdom.Mauritius has repeatedly stated that the Chagos Archipelago is part of its territory and that the United Kingdom (UK) claim is a violation of United Nations resolutions banning the dismemberment of colonial territories before independence.
A court in Mauritius has released former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on bail following his arrest on charges of money laundering, a magistrate at the court said. Jugnauth was arrested on ...
15 January: Cyclone Belal hits Mauritius, causing floods. [3]3 October: The United Kingdom agrees to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius in exchange for the UK and the United States retaining control over their joint military base in Diego Garcia.