The Geography of Mauritius is its biggest asset. Mauritius is located in the southwest Indian Ocean at a distance of 900 km east of Madagascar and about 3,943 kilometers southwest of India. Mauritius is a part of the Mascarene Islands and was formed due to a series of undersea volcanic eruptions. The island of Mauritius itself is formed around a central plateau, which is about 600 metres above sea level. Around the plateau, the original crater can still be distinguished from several other mountains. All these have led to a creation of a beautiful landscape.
The Geography of Mauritius is such that it is located at 20 17 S, 57. 33 E. Spread over 2040 sq km, it also includes the the Agalega Islands, Cargados Carajos Shoals, and Rodrigues Island. It is almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC. The highest point in Mauritius is the mountain of Piton de la Rivière Noire at 828m while the lowest point is the Indian Ocean. The capital city of Mauritius and also its largest is Port Louis. Other main cities are Curepipe, Vacoas, Phoenix, Quatre Bornes, Rose-Hill and Beau-Bassin.
The climate of Mauritius is tropical. The summers, from November to May, are hot, humid and wet. Some relief is provided by the way of southeast trade winds. The winter months between May and November are warm and dry. Mauritius is prone to cyclones during November-April.
Mauritius's coastlines extend upto 330 kilometres that are generally surrounded by coral reefs. The coastline is home to splendid beaches that provide the perfect opportunity for watersport activities like snorkeling, scuba diving and deep sea fishing.