Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands along with Rodrigues and Réunion. Any group or group of islands is called an archipelago. So the archipelago, here related to Mauritius, Rodrigues and Réunion, was formed by underwater volcanic eruptions. Mauritius and Rodrigues were formed about 10 million years ago and are now volcanically inactive. The island of Mauritius had been created around a central plateau. However, this central plateau reveals the highest mountain in Mauritius, the Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire. This mountain is around 828 meters (2,717 feet) high and is located in the south-west of Mauritius.
Mauritius has a tropical climate accompanied by trade winds from the southeast that occasionally blow over the island. The hot and sunny weather conditions during the summer are one of the elements that attract a considerable number of tourists to Mauritius. Normally, summer in Mauritius falls between the months of May to November. During the months of November to April, cyclones usually affect the island. On the other hand, winter in Mauritius occurs during the months of May to November. The temperature during this time can reach 15 degrees Celsius or less on the central plateau. But, in general, the winter in Mauritius is quite dry and not as harsh as in other countries.
The capital of Mauritius is called Port Louis and is located in the northwest. Some other major cities on the island are Curepipe, Flacq, Quatre Bornes, Rose Hill, Vacoas, and Phoenix, among others. The natural beauty that surrounds Mauritius is magnificent. So this may well describe aspects of the island during the early days of its existence. Over time, land was needed for urbanization and construction. In fact, Mauricio gradually lost part of this beauty. But places like the Black River Gorges still exist and show a concrete example of the dense forest in its pure nature that is home to various types of birds and also unique species of plants.
Furthermore, since gaining its independence on March 12, 1968, Mauritius has developed significantly. Mauritius has evolved from a low-income economy based on agriculture to a diversified middle-income economy. This diversified economy consists of the tourism, industrial and financial sectors. It is important to note the fact that the economy of Mauritius is based on the textile, sugar cane and tourism industries. However, different sectors are also developing. Furthermore, Mauritius can be proud of having achieved the second highest per capita income among African countries. Sugarcane plantations may account for about 90 percent of the cultivated land in Mauritius and can generate about 25 percent of the country’s income, although the sugar industry is in serious jeopardy due to changes in the world sugar market. sugar. The Mauritian government focuses on bringing foreign investment to the island. The Mauritian government is also investing in the banking sector.
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