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Geography of Mauritius
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Mauritius is an island off Africa's southeast coast located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It is geologically located within the Somali plate.
Quick Facts Native name: MorisNickname: The Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, Location ...
Native name: Moris Nickname: The Star and Key of the Indian Ocean | |
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![]() Location of Mauritius | |
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Geography | |
Location | Indian Ocean |
Coordinates | 20°17′S 57°33′E |
Archipelago | Mascarene Islands |
Area | 2,011 km2 (776 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 828 m (2717 ft) |
Highest point | Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire |
Administration | |
Largest settlement | Port Louis (pop. 147,688) |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,264,866 (2007) |
Pop. density | 616/km2 (1595/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Indo-Mauritian 68%, Mauritian Creole people 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2% |
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