Cool facts about Mauritius
Posted on Sep 01, 2025 / Travel
- Mauritius was the only home of the dodo — that famous flightless bird that went extinct in the 17th century and became a global symbol for extinction.
- The island blends cultures from South Asia, Africa, Europe, and China, which shows up in its languages, food, and festivals.
- Mauritius has a dramatic “underwater waterfall” illusion near Le Morne — it’s actually an optical effect caused by sand and silt moving on the ocean floor.
- The island’s lagoons are ringed by coral reefs that create calm swimming areas and fantastic snorkeling close to shore.
- Sugarcane used to dominate the economy and still shapes large parts of the landscape and culture today.
- Despite being small, Mauritius offers a surprising range of scenery — white-sand beaches, volcanic peaks, rainforest reserves, and colorful mountain formations like Chamarel.
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