41. Mauritius Geography Profile 2010 Location. Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar Geographic coordinates. 20 17 S, 57 33 E Map references http://www.indexmundi.com/mauritius/geography_profile.html

Mauritius Geography Profile 2010 Home Mauritius Location Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar Geographic coordinates 20 17 S, 57 33 E Map references Political Map of the World 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 Area - comparative almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries 0 km Coastline 177 km Maritime claims measured from claimed archipelagic straight baselines territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin Climate tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May) Terrain small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau Elevation extremes lowest point: Indian Ocean m highest point: Mont Piton 828 m Natural resources arable land, fish Land use arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land 220 sq km (2003) Total renewable water resources 2.2 cu km (2001)

42. Mauritius Climate, Mauritius Geography, Weather, Temperature And Natural Resourc Mauritius Climate In nature Mauritius Climate is tropical. The summer months start off from Nov and in May they end. The temperature ranges around 25 to http://www.mauritiusholidaystravel.com/geography-climate/mauritius-climate.php

Mauritius Holidays Contact Us Sitemap Mauritius Hotels ... Mauritius Honeymoons Mauritius Climate, Mauritius Geography, Weather, Temperature and Natural Resources Mauritius Climate In nature  Mauritius Climate is tropical. The summer months start off from Nov and  in May they end. The temperature travel Ideal climate for tourists: Mauritius has a compulsive weather condition for the tourists to pamper themselves. The climatic condition of Mauritius is conducive for those tourists who are eager to enjoys adventure sports like scuba diving, snorkeling,  and surfing. The tropical weather condition  and environment of Mauritius is the major factor in wooing hordes of holidaymakers from across the world. natural resources More Coral Reefs in Mauritius Coral Reefs in Mauritius Mauritius is mainly famous for coral reefs found in the eastern part of Madagasgar. Mauritius Marine Life Marine life in Mauritius is witnessed in the coral reefs. Featured Video Recent Posts Mauritius Beaches Honeymoon in Mauritius Mauritius Tour Vacation Holiday Packages ... Mauritius Golf Holiday Recent Posts Mauritius Holidays Guide

43. The Geography Of Mauritius Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands. This archipelago was formed in a series of undersea volcanic eruptions 810 million years ago. The island of http://www.besttropicalislandsintheworld.com/mauritius/mauritius-geography/

The Best Tropical Islands Bali Barbados Boracay ... Contact Us Mauritius Geography Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands. This archipelago was formed in a series of undersea volcanic eruptions 8-10 million years ago. The island of Mauritius itself is formed around a central plateau, with its highest peak in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 meters. Around the plateau, the original crater can still be distinguished from several mountains. The local climate on the island of Mauritius is tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; there is a warm, dry winter from May to November and a hot, wet, and humid summer from November to May. Anti-cyclones affect the country during May to September. Cyclones affect the country during November-April. Hollanda (1994) and Dina (2002) were the worst two last cyclones to have affected the island. Overall, the geography on Mauritius is typical of many islands in Africa with a hot climate, some bad cyclones, lots of fish, and very mountainous in the interior. All of this though, makes Mauritius a great place to see. Looking for more detailed information? Click on the topics below:

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