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Mauritius

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✅ What it is :

- A sovereign island nation in Indian Ocean.

- Known for its strategic maritime location & volcanic origin.

- Features a subtropical climate & rich biodiversity.

- Important partner of India under Enhanced Strategic Partnership.

✅ Location :

- Region : Indian Ocean

- Archipelago : Part of Mascarene Islands

✅ Capital : Port Louis

✅ Territories :

- Rodrigues Island
- Agalega Islands
- Cargados Carajos Shoals
- Chagos Archipelago (including Diego Garcia)

✅ Formation :
- Volcanic origin

✅ Key geographical features :

Coral reefs :
- Almost completely surrounded by protective coral reefs.

Relief :
- Northern plains rise to a central plateau.

Highest point :
- Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire

Rivers and power :
- Grand River South East
- Black River
- Important for hydroelectric power

Water resources :
- Lake Vacoas

Agriculture :
- More than half land is arable
- Dominated by sugarcane cultivation (major export crop)

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