Mauritius (Republic of Mauritius) is an island country in East Africa, part of the Mascarene Islands group in the southwestern Indian Ocean. This state represents several islands among the Indian Ocean, about 900 km east of Madagascar. Today it is a popular international resort, one of the most luxurious in the world.

Mauritius Island of volcanic origin, but volcanoes have long since ceased to function, and erosion has greatly smoothed the relief of the island. Along the perimeter, the island is surrounded by a coral reef protecting white sandy beaches from storms and large waves