Geography of Mauritius
Location
Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
Geographic Coordinates
20 17 S, 57 33 E
Geographical Area
Land
2,030 Sq Km.
Water
10 Sq Km.
Land Boundary
Unknown
Border Countries
Length of Coastline
177 Km.
Terrain
Small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau.
Elevation Extremes
Lowest Point
Indian Ocean 0 m
Highest Point
Mont Piton 828 m
Natural Resources
Arable land, fish.
Land Use
Arable Land
49%
Permanent Crops
3%
Other
48%
Irrigated Land
220 Sq Km.
Natural Hazards
Cyclones (November to April); almost completely surrounded by reefs that may pose maritime hazards.
Environmental Issues
Water pollution, degradation of coral reefs.
