Mauritius

Quick facts

• Mauritius is home to the world's third-largest coral reef system, with over 330 kilometers of coral covering its coastline.
• The island's diverse population includes people of Indian, African, Chinese, and European descent, reflecting a rich cultural tapestry that has developed over more than 200 years.
• The endemic Mauritius kestrel, once critically endangered with only 4 individuals left in the wild in 1974, has successfully rebounded to over 400 birds today due to dedicated conservation efforts.
• The Seven Colored Earths in Chamarel is a geological formation consisting of sand dunes that display seven distinct colors, created by the weathering of volcanic rock.
• Port Louis, the capital, features the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which served as an immigration depot for indentured laborers from India between 1834 and 1920.

Travel details

Country

Mauritius

Wind (now)

9 km/h

Coordinates

-20.3484, 57.5522