Where are the mascarenes?
Mascarene Islands, French Îles Mascareignes, collectively, the islands of Réunion, Mauritius, and Rodrigues, which are situated in a line along a submarine ridge, the Seychelles-Mauritius Plateau, 400 to 500 miles (640 to 800 km) northeast from southern Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean.
Which Mascarene island is the biggest?
Mauritius is the most populous of the Mascarene Islands, with a population of 1,252,964. Réunion is located 150 km southwest of Mauritius. It is the largest of the islands, with an area of 2512 km2.
Which island is still a dependency of Mauritius?
The Agalega Islands are two islands dependencies of Mauritius lying in the Indian Ocean, 1100 kilometers north of Mauritius. The North Island is home to the islands’ airstrip and the capital of Vingt Cinq and village of La Fourche, while the South Island has the village of Sainte Rita.
What island is east of Madagascar?
Mauritius
Mauritius lies about 500 miles (800 km) east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.
What are the islands near Madagascar called?
The Mascarene Islands of Réunion, Mauritius, and Rodrigues are situated in a line along a submerged ridge, the Seychelles-Mauritius Plateau, located 640 to 800 km east of Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean.
How Mascarene High is formed?
This high-pressure region is located between 25°S-35°S and 40°E-90°E near the Mascarene Islands in the southern Indian Ocean. Normally, this high-pressure region starts forming by mid-April and its strength is an important factor which determines the intensity of monsoon in India.
Which one is better Mauritius or Maldives?
Both the islands are winners when it comes to offering a range of activities for tourists, along with clean beaches that have blue crystal clear waters. In terms of activities and sightseeing opportunities, Mauritius has the upper hand mainly due to its size and more land area.