Mauritius covers an area of 1865 km2 and is of volcanic origin
although the volcanoes have been extinct for a long time.
The central plateau is at an altitude of about 650 m surrounded by three mountain ranges of 800 m whose steep slopes drop down to a coastal plain before falling towards the sea.
Generally sheltered by barriers of coral reefs, forming natural, safe, crystal clear lagoon.
10th century – known to Arabs.
1505 – Official discovery by Portuguese navigator Petro Mascarenhas.
1598 – Dutch occupation of the Island. They named it Mauritius after Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange from 1567 to 1625. Sugar cane and deer breeding introduced.
1715 – France took possession and called it Isle de France. Arrival of settlers and slaves from Africa and Madagascar resulted in a prosperous colony.
1810 – British occupation and renamed it Mauritius.
1835 – Abolition of slavery. Indian immigrants settled on the island to work on the sugar cane plantations.
1968 – Independence within Commonwealth.
1992 – Proclaimed Republic.
Ile Maurice couvre une superficie de 1865 km2 et est d'origine volcanique, bien que les volcans ont disparu depuis longtemps.
The central plateau is at an altitude of about 650 m surrounded by three mountain ranges of 800 m whose steep slopes drop down to a coastal plain before falling towards the sea. Le plateau central est à une altitude d'environ 650 m, entouré par trois chaînes de montagnes de 800 m dont les pentes raides déroulant à une plaine côtière avant de tomber à la mer.
Generally sheltered by barriers of coral reefs, forming natural, safe, crystal clear lagoon. Généralement à l'abri par des barrières de récifs coralliens, formant naturel, coffre-fort, d'un lagon turquoise.
10th century – known to Arabs. 10ème siècle - connu aux Arabes.
1505 – Official discovery by Portuguese navigator Petro Mascarenhas. 1505 - découverte par le navigateur portugais officiel Petro Mascarenhas.
1598 – Dutch occupation of the Island. 1598 - occupation hollandaise de l'île. They named it Mauritius after Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange from 1567 to 1625. Sugar cane and deer breeding introduced. Ils l'ont appelé Maurice après Maurice de Nassau, prince d'Orange de 1567 à 1625. La canne à sucre et l'élevage de cerfs introduits.
1715 – France took possession and called it Isle de France. 1715 - La France a pris possession et a appelé l'Isle de France. Arrival of settlers and slaves from Africa and Madagascar resulted in a prosperous colony. Arrivée des colons et des esclaves d'Afrique et de Madagascar a donné lieu à une colonie prospère.
1810 – British occupation and renamed it Mauritius. 1810 - l'occupation britannique et l'a rebaptisé l'île Maurice.
1835 – Abolition of slavery. 1835 - Abolition de l'esclavage. Indian immigrants settled on the island to work on the sugar cane plantations. Immigrés indiens installés sur l'île pour travailler dans les plantations de canne à sucre.
1968 – Independence within Commonwealth. 1968 - Indépendance au sein du Commonwealth.
1992 – Proclaimed Republic. 1992 - Proclamé République.
Breve storia
Maurizio copre un'area di 1865 km2, ed è di origine vulcanica anche se i vulcani sono estinti per un lungo periodo di tempo.
Il mittelland è ad una altitudine di circa 650 m circondato da tre catene montuose di circa 800 m di cui ripidi pendii scendono a una pianura costiera prima di scendere verso il mare.
Generalmente protetti da barriere di coralli, naturale, sicuro, laguna cristallina.
10° Secolo - noto agli Arabi.
1505 - Funzionario scoperta dal navigatore Portoghese Petro Mascarenhas.
1598 - Occupazione Olandese dell'isola. Il Maurizio dopo Maurizio di Nassau, principe di Orange da 1567 a 1625 GIRI/MIN. Canna da zucchero e allevamento cervi.
1715 - La Francia ha preso possesso e Isle de France. L'arrivo di coloni e di schiavi dall'Africa e Madagascar ha comportato una prospera colonia.
1810 - Occupazione Inglese e rinominata Maurizio.
1835 - Abolizione della schiavitù. Gli immigrati Indiani si stabilirono sull'isola di piantagioni di canna da zucchero.
1968 - Indipendenza nell'ambito del Commonwealth.
1992, Proclamata Repubblica.
The central plateau is at an altitude of about 650 m surrounded by three mountain ranges of 800 m whose steep slopes drop down to a coastal plain before falling towards the sea.
Generally sheltered by barriers of coral reefs, forming natural, safe, crystal clear lagoon.
10th century – known to Arabs.
1505 – Official discovery by Portuguese navigator Petro Mascarenhas.
1598 – Dutch occupation of the Island. They named it Mauritius after Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange from 1567 to 1625. Sugar cane and deer breeding introduced.
1715 – France took possession and called it Isle de France. Arrival of settlers and slaves from Africa and Madagascar resulted in a prosperous colony.
1810 – British occupation and renamed it Mauritius.
1835 – Abolition of slavery. Indian immigrants settled on the island to work on the sugar cane plantations.
1968 – Independence within Commonwealth.
1992 – Proclaimed Republic.
Ile Maurice couvre une superficie de 1865 km2 et est d'origine volcanique, bien que les volcans ont disparu depuis longtemps.
The central plateau is at an altitude of about 650 m surrounded by three mountain ranges of 800 m whose steep slopes drop down to a coastal plain before falling towards the sea. Le plateau central est à une altitude d'environ 650 m, entouré par trois chaînes de montagnes de 800 m dont les pentes raides déroulant à une plaine côtière avant de tomber à la mer.
Generally sheltered by barriers of coral reefs, forming natural, safe, crystal clear lagoon. Généralement à l'abri par des barrières de récifs coralliens, formant naturel, coffre-fort, d'un lagon turquoise.
10th century – known to Arabs. 10ème siècle - connu aux Arabes.
1505 – Official discovery by Portuguese navigator Petro Mascarenhas. 1505 - découverte par le navigateur portugais officiel Petro Mascarenhas.
1598 – Dutch occupation of the Island. 1598 - occupation hollandaise de l'île. They named it Mauritius after Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange from 1567 to 1625. Sugar cane and deer breeding introduced. Ils l'ont appelé Maurice après Maurice de Nassau, prince d'Orange de 1567 à 1625. La canne à sucre et l'élevage de cerfs introduits.
1715 – France took possession and called it Isle de France. 1715 - La France a pris possession et a appelé l'Isle de France. Arrival of settlers and slaves from Africa and Madagascar resulted in a prosperous colony. Arrivée des colons et des esclaves d'Afrique et de Madagascar a donné lieu à une colonie prospère.
1810 – British occupation and renamed it Mauritius. 1810 - l'occupation britannique et l'a rebaptisé l'île Maurice.
1835 – Abolition of slavery. 1835 - Abolition de l'esclavage. Indian immigrants settled on the island to work on the sugar cane plantations. Immigrés indiens installés sur l'île pour travailler dans les plantations de canne à sucre.
1968 – Independence within Commonwealth. 1968 - Indépendance au sein du Commonwealth.
1992 – Proclaimed Republic. 1992 - Proclamé République.
Breve storia
Maurizio copre un'area di 1865 km2, ed è di origine vulcanica anche se i vulcani sono estinti per un lungo periodo di tempo.
Il mittelland è ad una altitudine di circa 650 m circondato da tre catene montuose di circa 800 m di cui ripidi pendii scendono a una pianura costiera prima di scendere verso il mare.
Generalmente protetti da barriere di coralli, naturale, sicuro, laguna cristallina.
10° Secolo - noto agli Arabi.
1505 - Funzionario scoperta dal navigatore Portoghese Petro Mascarenhas.
1598 - Occupazione Olandese dell'isola. Il Maurizio dopo Maurizio di Nassau, principe di Orange da 1567 a 1625 GIRI/MIN. Canna da zucchero e allevamento cervi.
1715 - La Francia ha preso possesso e Isle de France. L'arrivo di coloni e di schiavi dall'Africa e Madagascar ha comportato una prospera colonia.
1810 - Occupazione Inglese e rinominata Maurizio.
1835 - Abolizione della schiavitù. Gli immigrati Indiani si stabilirono sull'isola di piantagioni di canna da zucchero.
1968 - Indipendenza nell'ambito del Commonwealth.
1992, Proclamata Repubblica.
