Mauritius is an island with an area of 714 sq mt (1849 sq km).The population is 1.26 Millions and Port Louis is the Capital.Mauritius has 9 districts and Rodrigues is known as the 10th district.Monetary unit is Mauritian rupee
The island was first discovered by the Arabs in the 975AD. It was then discovered by the the Portuguese between 1507 and 1513.Dutch colonization started in 1638. The island was abandoned in 1710 due to cyclones, droughts, pest infestations, lack of food and illnesses.
The French came in 1715; they named the island as Île de France and established the first road and harbor infrastructure, as well as the sugar industry, under the leadership of Governor Mahe de Labourdonnais. Blacks from Africa and Madagascar came as slaves to work in the sugarcane fields. In 1810, the British captured the island. The Indian immigrants helped in the cultivation of sugarcane following the abolition of slavery in 1835.
The island was first discovered by the Arabs in the 975AD. It was then discovered by the the Portuguese between 1507 and 1513.Dutch colonization started in 1638. The island was abandoned in 1710 due to cyclones, droughts, pest infestations, lack of food and illnesses.
The French came in 1715; they named the island as Île de France and established the first road and harbor infrastructure, as well as the sugar industry, under the leadership of Governor Mahe de Labourdonnais. Blacks from Africa and Madagascar came as slaves to work in the sugarcane fields. In 1810, the British captured the island. The Indian immigrants helped in the cultivation of sugarcane following the abolition of slavery in 1835.
Mauritius was ruled by the british till it became independent on March 12, 1968. It becomes a republic on 12 March 1992.
Climate
Mauritius is a tropical island and it is very green here. We have only 2 seasons in Mauritius winter (May to October) 14°C to 26°C and summer (November to April) it’s slightly higher - 26°C to 32°C. Usually wind is blowing quiet steady from easterly directions.
Climate
Mauritius is a tropical island and it is very green here. We have only 2 seasons in Mauritius winter (May to October) 14°C to 26°C and summer (November to April) it’s slightly higher - 26°C to 32°C. Usually wind is blowing quiet steady from easterly directions.
About Mauritius
Anyone would love to visit Mauritius and it is surely a dream to any tourist to visit one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Mauritius is found in the Indian ocean and is the most developed of the Mascarene Islands. It is famous and known as paradise island in the Indian Ocean with its most beautiful beaches all around the island. From the spectacular sand-rimmed lagoons and popular wide public beaches to the picturesque islands off the country’s coastline, there’s truly something for each and everyone here.
Mauritius is also known for its local music - the rousing beat of séga and the delicious cuisines – creoles, chinese, indians, muslims and loads of varieties.
Mauritius is fascinating, with its luxury hotels and historical sights – namely Black River Gorge, chamarel, sandy beaches and cultural diversities.
You will honoured by the charming welcome of the people here.
Anyone would love to visit Mauritius and it is surely a dream to any tourist to visit one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Mauritius is found in the Indian ocean and is the most developed of the Mascarene Islands. It is famous and known as paradise island in the Indian Ocean with its most beautiful beaches all around the island. From the spectacular sand-rimmed lagoons and popular wide public beaches to the picturesque islands off the country’s coastline, there’s truly something for each and everyone here.
Mauritius is also known for its local music - the rousing beat of séga and the delicious cuisines – creoles, chinese, indians, muslims and loads of varieties.
Mauritius is fascinating, with its luxury hotels and historical sights – namely Black River Gorge, chamarel, sandy beaches and cultural diversities.
You will honoured by the charming welcome of the people here.
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