Mauritius is a small island in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius has four
smaller islands attached to the main island. These are Agalega,
Rodrigues, St Brandon and Diego Garcia. These together are known as the
Republic of Mauritius. The republic of Mauritius has an area of about
2000 square metres. Mauritius Island alone is about 1840 square metres,
Rodrigues is 140 square metres and the rest is divided almost equally
between Agalega and Diego Garcia. Although their small size, all these
islands have an airport. For Mauritius and Rodrigues, it is quite big.
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Mauritius was formerly a colony of the
British Empire from 1810 to 1968. So, Mauritius got its independence
from the British in 1968. The flag hoisting ceremony was done in Champs
de Mars, Port Louis. Thousands of Mauritians were present for the
ceremony to see their country liberated from the clutches of the Queen
of England. Mauritius then became a republic of Mauritius n 1992. Again,
this ceremony was performed in Champs de Mars, Port Louis.
Mauritius
is often referred to as the Paradise Island (Paradize Island). The
three S (SSS) of Mauritius which have given it an international
reputation as a destination of choice for tourists are the sun, sea and
sand. Mauritius is also very popular for deep sea fishing particularly
for Blue Marlin. Some types of Blue Marlin are found only in the lagoon
of Mauritius and no where else in the whole world. The best place on
Earth for tourist to spend their holidays is of course Mauritius
(Mauritius Holidays).
Air Mauritius is the main air carrier of
Mauritius. Air Mauritius transports more than 1 million passengers every
year. It is the industry with the highest turnover in Mauritius however
it is not the most profitable one as expenses are huge for this
industry. The biggest problem for Air Mauritius is the provision of
fuels for its range of aeroplanes. Airport of Mauritius also has an
excessive number of pilots in its crew.
Mauritius is almost
famous for some extinct species, the most famous of which is the dodo.
The dodo was a big bird which has been destroyed forever by the dutch
between 1598 and 1715. The french then took possession of the island
till 1810. The french were defeated by the British during the Cap
Malheureux battle.
Below is a list of some famous places in
Mauritius. Make sure you spend your Mauritius Holidays. Mauritius is
awaiting you for your holidays. Mauritius Holidays are cheaper than many
other destinations.
Many Mauritius Hotels are known to be of
world-class quality. Most Mauritius Hotels are found on the coast line.
These Mauritius Hotels are concentrated in regions like Grand Bay, Flic
en Flac and Belle Mare. Of course, hotels are found all throughout the
island of Mauritius.
List of Cities/Towns in Mauritius 1. Port Louis 2. Curepipe 3. Quatre Bornes 4. Rose Hill 5. Vacoas 6. Phoenix 7. Beau Bassin
List of villages which can soon become a town 1. Goodlands 2. Triolet 3. Lallmatie 4. Rose Belle 5. Tamarin 6. Grand Bay
List of Tourist Villages 1. Grand Bay 2. Belle Mare 3. Flic en Flac 4. Pereybere
List
of Main Tourist Attractions 1. Champs de Mars, Port Louis 2. Caudan
Waterfront, Port Louis 3. The Harbour Front, Port Louis 4. City of Port
Louis 5. Casela, Case Noyale, Black River 6. Waterpark, Belle Mare 7.
Lake of Grand Bassin, Grand Bassin 8. Pamplemousses Botanical Garden,
Pamplemousses 9. Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel 10. Aquarium, Pointe aux
Piments, Trou aux Biches
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