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Mauritius CIA Map |
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| Location |
Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar |
| Grography |
the main island, from which the country derives its name, is of volcanic origin and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs |
| Coordinates |
20 17 S, 57 33 E |
| Area |
total: 2,040 sq km land: 2,030 sq km water: 10 sq km note: includes Agalega Islands, Cargados Carajos Shoals (Saint Brandon), and Rodrigues |
| Terrain |
small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau |
| Natural Hazards |
cyclones (November to April); almost completely surrounded by reefs that may pose maritime hazards |
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Source: CIA World Factbook
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Source:
CIA World Factbook |
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