Downtown Africa
Mauritius is part of the African continent geographically and is located in the Indian Ocean. The island nation is located in the intersection of the African continent and the Asian continent and has a fusion of different languages, religions, and cultures.
Officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi) off the southeast coast of the African continent, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga (the two outer islands of Mauritius), and St. Brandon (an Indian ocean). The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with a nearby French overseas department), are part of the Mascarene Islands (a group of islands in the Indian ocean). The capital and largest city, Port Louis, is located in Mauritius, where most of the population is concentrated. The country spans 2,040 square kilometers (790 sq mi) and has an exclusive economic zone covering 2.3 million square .kilometers
