Rodrigues Island
Rodrigues, 18 kms long by 8 kms wide, is set in the monochrome blue of a typical postcard scene representing some 200 square kilometres of lagoon. Rodrigues is remote, a part of Mauritius but 550km further east and covers 108sq km, the size of the British Channel Island of Jersey. The coral reef is as far away as 7 kms in some parts. Rodrigues is the smallest of the Mascarenes and of the most recent volcanic origin (some 1½ million years ago). It is surrounded by 14 satellite islets.
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The island is entirely surrounded by reefs, which offer some of the best beach underwater experiences available in the Indian Ocean. A vast lagoon (200sqkm) shelters some of the best beach and reef areas. Among its many coral caves is the often- visited, 795m-long Caverne Patate, near Plaine Corail.
The population of 37,000 Creoles are of African, Malagasy and French stock. They alternate between gathering crops of the sea and those of the land. It's profile is fairly mountainous, consisting of steep hills and narrow valleys. The two highest points are Mount Limon, a mere 393m, and Mount Malarctic, at 326m. Its climate is relatively warm and always pleasant, being somewhat drier than that of Mauritius.
About Rodrigues Island
The island is entirely surrounded by reefs, which offer some of the best beach underwater experiences available in the Indian Ocean. A vast lagoon (200sqkm) shelters some of the best beach and reefTravel in Rodrigues Island
Rodrigues, 18 kms long by 8 kms wide, is set in the monochrome blue of a typical postcard scene representing some 200 square kilometres of lagoon. Rodrigues is remote, a part of Mauritius but 550kmAttractions Beaches
Pointe Coton, on the east coast, has the best beach on the island. There are other nice beaches at St François, Trou d'Argent and Petit Gravier. Rodrigues is a volcanic island rising from a ridgeGuide to Mauritius Business and Tourist directory
Mauritius is a volcanic island, measuring 58km (36mi) from north to south and 47km (29mi) from east to west. It lies in the Indian Ocean, roughly 800km (500mi) east of Madagascar, 3860km (2400mi)Mauritius Island On-Line, US-based Mauritius portal
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Location & Geography
Mauritius, an independent state, is situated at 890 KM east of Madagascar (as shown in the map below), between 19°50' and 20°32' of south latitude and 57°18' and 57°46' of East Longitude. Reunion,Country & People of Mauritius
Mauritius is situated in the south-west of the Indian Ocean about 800 km east of Madagascar. Together with Réunion and Rodrigues it belongs to the Mascarene Islands. It has an area of 1.865 km ² and