Located 2,400 kilometres from the southeastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is an island nation and tourist paradise in the Indian Ocean. The island is part of the Mascarenhas Archipelago along with Rodrigues Island and French Reunion, sharing with them a common geologic origin. The official language in Mauritius is English with French being in common everyday usage. Welcome to Mauritius - Mauritius Map - Planning Your Stay - Climate & Weather - Sightseeing - Beaches of Mauritius - Souillac Village - City of Mahebourg - Champ de Mars Racecourse - Rodrigues Island - Black River Gorges National Park - Mauritius Natural History Museum - China Town - Aapravasi Ghat (Immigration Depot) - National History Museum of Mauritius - L'Aventure du Sucre (Sugar Factory) - La Citadelle - Fort Adelaide - Tomb of Blessed Pere Laval - Eureka Mansion - Red-roofed Church at Cap Malheureux - Where To Stay - Eating & Drinking - Shopping"