History of Mauritius - Wikipedia
The known and sometimes formally documented history of Mauritius begins with its possible discovery by Austronesians (not documented) under the Austronesian expansion from pre-Han Taiwan, circa 1500 to 1000 BC, and then by Arabs, (documented on Portuguese maps), followed by Portuguese and its appearance on European maps in the early 16th century.
Mauritius | Geography, Maps, History, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月13日 · Mauritius is an island country, part of the Mascarene Islands, off the eastern coast of Africa. Port Louis is its national capital. Learn more about Mauritius here, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.
Mauritius - Wikipedia
The distinctive architecture of Mauritius reflects the island nation's history as a colonial trade base connecting Europe with the East. Styles and forms introduced by Dutch, French, and British settlers from the seventeenth century onward, mixed with influences from India and East Africa, resulted in a unique hybrid architecture of ...
Mauritius - The World Factbook
2024年10月3日 · Background. Although known to Arab and European sailors since at least the early 1500s, the island of Mauritius was uninhabited until 1638 when the Dutch established a settlement named in honor of Prince Maurits van NASSAU.
Brief History of Mauritius – National Archives Department
Governor Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais founded Port Louis, which later became the capital. He turned the island into a prosperous French colony and a port of call on the sea journey from Europe to the Far-East round the Cape of Good Hope.
History of Mauritius
To get an understanding of how we reached this point in time, here is a brief outline of the history of Mauritius. Early years Although it’s thought that Mauritius was visited as early as the 10th century by Arab and Malay sailors, our island’s story really begins in the 16th century.
Mauritius - Independence, Economy, Culture | Britannica
2024年10月13日 · Mauritius became an independent state within the Commonwealth on March 12, 1968, with a governor-general on the island representing the British monarch as the head of state. In the first years of independence, Mauritius attempted to diversify its economy beyond the production of sugar but made limited progress.
Mauritius: An Island History - Owlcation
Mauritius is a volcanic island—formed by the eruption of a massive shield volcano roughly nine million years ago—located approximately 500 miles east of Madagascar. The Moors first discovered it in the 9th century AD.
Mauritius at 50: key moments in the history of the island’s ... - BBC
The exotic island of Mauritius, the Indian ocean’s tourism jewel offering an abundance of scenic beauty, hidden treasures and adventure. With its wealth of luxury, beauty and culture, and a ...
A chronology of Mauritius | Heritage Bel Ombre - Bel-Ombre, Mauritius
From Dina Arobi to the Republic of Mauritius. The history of Mauritius takes root in the Age of Discovery where the search for opportunity was interlaced with histories of slavery and oppression, but also triumphs over these hardships leading to a multicultural society and productive economy.