Mauritius is an island in the Indian Ocean, south of the African continent, 900 km from Madagascar and about four thousand miles southwest of India. The Republic of Mauritius also has the islands of S. Brandon or Carajos Loaded, Rodriguez and the islands Agalega. Moreover, all these islands along the French meeting, extending across the Mascarene archipelago.
Tourism is the main source of wealth of this island, which is characterized by its beautiful beaches and multiculturalism. The island’s official languages ??are French and English, but its inhabitants also speak Creole.
The island of volcanic origin, has a very rich flora. Pamplemousses Botanical Garden is one of the must see places where tourists can learn about the many species of plants found in this Indian paradise.
Its capital is Port-Louis, located in the northwest corner of the island and has about 170,000 inhabitants. There are the Chinese pagoda, the Jummah Mosque, the Cathedral of Saint James, the popular market and Fort Adelaide. In the Plaza de Armas of Port Louis stand two statues of Paul and Virginia fans, stars of a dramatic novel written by Bernardin de Saint Pierre.
Mauritius was one of the pioneers in the issuance of stamps in the nineteenth century forward only Brazil, England and Switzerland. The island is a postal museum in which fans can enjoy collecting stamps as an interesting collection of stamps.
Many tourist resorts that are located throughout the island and offer visitors the best services to ensure a relaxing and comfortable. The island is one of the best destinations for those looking to unwind and be captivated by its stunning beaches.
But not all rest in Mauritius. The island has developed a magnificent coral garden of about 300 square kilometers, a paradise for those who enjoy diving. In addition, the east coast is ideal for surfing in summer.
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