Mauritius

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The island was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, and was uninhabited until colonisation by the Dutch in 1638, who named the island in honour of Prince Maurice of Nassau. The French controlled the island during the 18th century and renamed it Ile de France. The island was taken over by the British in 1810 and reverted to its former name.

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Maurice of Nassau: redirect Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange...

Mauritius related Images and Photos (experimental)

Fisherman Mauritius

Map of Mauritius Illustration from "Paul et Virginie" by Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre 1836

Street Scene Farquhar Street Port Louis Mauritius Indian Ocean Africa

Port Louis from Views in the Mauritius by T.Bradshaw Engraved by William Rider 1831

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►	Introduction
►	History
►	Politics
►	Districts and dependencies
►	Geography
►	Economy
►	Demographics
►	Culture
►	Miscellaneous topics
►	Further Reading
►	External links

►	FR: Maurice (pays)

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18th century (1) - French (1) - 1810 (1) - British (1) - Maurice of Nassau (1) - 1505 (1) - Portuguese (1) - 1638 (1) - Dutch (1) -

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