Mauritius - Wikipedia In 1598, a Dutch squadron under Admiral Wybrand van Warwyck landed at Grand Port and named the island Mauritius, in honour of Prince Maurice van Nassau, stadtholder of the Dutch Republic Later the island became a French colony and was renamed Isle de France
Mauritius | Currency, People, Language, Population, Maps, Religions . . . Mauritius is an island country, part of the Mascarene Islands, off the eastern coast of Africa Port Louis is its national capital Learn more about Mauritius here, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government
Mauritius Maps Facts - World Atlas One of the smallest countries in the world, this island nation can be found just east of Madagascar in the middle of the Indian Ocean It is made up of the main island of Mauritius and several outlying islands like Ambre Island, Est Island, Cerfs Island, Benitiers Island, etc , as marked on the map
Mauritius: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026) - Tripadvisor Mauritius is a tropical paradise with tons to do and some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet Of course, this Indian Ocean island nation is known for its gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, lagoons, and mountain views
17 Things You Must Know Before Visiting Mauritius Travel Tips Mauritius is off of the southeastern African coast in the Indian Ocean Sixteen islands and islets comprise the Republic of Mauritius, including Mauritius Island, along with Rodrigues, Agalega, St Brandon, and many others
Where is Mauritius? Location, Travel Info Natural Highlights Mauritius is a breathtaking island located in the Indian Ocean, known for its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and diverse landscapes Positioned off the east coast of Africa, it is part of the Mascarene Islands along with Réunion and Rodrigues
Mauritius Island - Facts Information - Travel Guide Mauritius or, to give it its official name, the Republic of Mauritius (in French: République de Maurice) is an island nation in the Indian Ocean approximately 560 km east of Madagascar