Mauritius is an island
nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometres (1,200
mi) off the south east coast of the African continent.
The country includes the islands of Agalega, Cargados
Carajos (Saint Brandon) and Rodrigues. Mauritius forms
part of the Mascarene Islands, which include the
neighbouring islands of Réunion, Saint Brandon and
Rodrigues. The area of the country is 2040 km2, its
capital is Port Louis. (Source:
Wikipedia)