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Mauritius tourist information with details about travel to and around the island. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected Mauritius links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel. Order Mauritius Travel Brochures - for Free. Mauritius is an island in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,400 kilometres off the south-east coast of Africa; east of Madagascar.
The 1,865 square kilometre island is of volcanic origin, with coral reefs surrounding most of the coast except the south. The Dutch settled on the island in 1598, and named it Mauritius, in honour of their ruler, Prince Maurice de Nassau; although the island was probably visited by Arab traders before the 10th century. The Dutch settlers deserted the island in 1710, and were replaced by the French who renamed it Île de France. When the British took control during the Napoleonic wars, the name reverted to Mauritius and Indian contract labourers were introduced, to make up for the demise of slavery in the British Empire. Mauritius gained independence from Britain on 12 March, 1968; with republic status arriving in 1992. History
of Mauritius: Weather in MauritiusView a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in places around Mauritius. Plaisance Weather, Rodrigues Weather, Vacoas Weather. Most of the population are Indo-Mauritians, with those of mixed European and African blood known as Creoles. The official language of Mauritius is English, although French and Creole, a French patois, are also spoken. Mauritius Tourist: Visa Requirements For MauritiusA visitor's visa is normally granted for one month, but can be renewed for a further period upon request. The capital of Mauritius is located on the north-west coast of the island. Port Louis was founded by the French, around 1735, and developed as a deep-water port for ships travelling between Europe and Asia. The port's importance declined after the Suez Canal was opened, in 1869. Airlines and Airports: Air Mauritius: Mauritius celebrates a variety of festivals that represent the diverse cultures of the islands. Mauritius
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