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Ship wreck 'Wajao'
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 14:15:10]]>

Ship wreck 'Wajao'
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 14:15:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-wreck-wajao/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-wreck-wajao/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:15:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ship-wreck-wajao/ -10.45238400 56.68241000

Agalega Islands
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 14:11:58
Agalega are two islands part of the territories and dependencies of the Republic of Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) east of Mauritius island. The population of the islands as at July 2011 was estimated at 300. The islands have a total area of 2,600 hectares, the North island is 12.5 km long and 1.5 km wide and South island 7 km long and 4.5 km wide. The North Island is home to the islands' airstrip and the capital of Vingt Cinq. The islands are known for their coconuts, the production of which is their main industry, and for the Agalega Island Day Gecko.]]>

Agalega Islands
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 14:11:58
Agalega are two islands part of the territories and dependencies of the Republic of Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) east of Mauritius island. The population of the islands as at July 2011 was estimated at 300. The islands have a total area of 2,600 hectares, the North island is 12.5 km long and 1.5 km wide and South island 7 km long and 4.5 km wide. The North Island is home to the islands' airstrip and the capital of Vingt Cinq. The islands are known for their coconuts, the production of which is their main industry, and for the Agalega Island Day Gecko.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/agalega-islands/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/agalega-islands/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:11:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/agalega-islands/ -10.43328700 56.65134400

Grand Baie
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 14:00:03
Grand Baie is a seaside village and large tourist beach in the district of Rivière du Rempart on the island of Mauritius. The village is on the western side of the northernmost point of Mauritius and was the site of the British Invasion of Île de France in November 1810.]]>

Grand Baie
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 14:00:03
Grand Baie is a seaside village and large tourist beach in the district of Rivière du Rempart on the island of Mauritius. The village is on the western side of the northernmost point of Mauritius and was the site of the British Invasion of Île de France in November 1810.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grand-baie/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grand-baie/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:00:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grand-baie/ -20.01057300 57.58638400

University of Mauritius
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 13:43:38]]>

University of Mauritius
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 13:43:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/university-of-mauritius/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/university-of-mauritius/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:43:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/university-of-mauritius/ -20.23487900 57.49978100

Trou aux Cerfs
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:53:54
Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m (1,985 ft) high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300 and 350 meters in diameter and is 80 meters deep.]]>

Trou aux Cerfs
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:53:54
Trou aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m (1,985 ft) high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300 and 350 meters in diameter and is 80 meters deep.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trou-aux-cerfs/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trou-aux-cerfs/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:53:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trou-aux-cerfs/ -20.31772000 57.51224200

Champ de Mars Racecourse
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:49:56
The Mauritius Turf Club was founded in 1812, making it the oldest horse-racing club in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of the oldest in the world. On 25 June of the same year, the Champ de Mars racecourse was inaugurated and the first organized race meeting in the history of the island was held. The Champ de Mars track follows a very selective right hand oval path and is relatively small in size, with a circumference of 1,298 meters (4,258.5 ft) and width between 12 and 14 meters (39 and 46 feet). The home-straight extends uphill and is 225 meters (738 ft) long.]]>

Champ de Mars Racecourse
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:49:56
The Mauritius Turf Club was founded in 1812, making it the oldest horse-racing club in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of the oldest in the world. On 25 June of the same year, the Champ de Mars racecourse was inaugurated and the first organized race meeting in the history of the island was held. The Champ de Mars track follows a very selective right hand oval path and is relatively small in size, with a circumference of 1,298 meters (4,258.5 ft) and width between 12 and 14 meters (39 and 46 feet). The home-straight extends uphill and is 225 meters (738 ft) long.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/champ-de-mars-racecourse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/champ-de-mars-racecourse/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:49:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/champ-de-mars-racecourse/ -20.16847500 57.51087400

Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:46:06
Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (IATA: RRG, ICAO: FIMR) is an airport located near Plaine Corail on Rodrigues, an island dependency of Mauritius. It is named after Sir Charles Gaëtan Duval (1930–1996), a former deputy Mauritian prime minister, who oversaw much of the development of Rodrigues. Prior to being renamed in 2007, it was known as Plaine Corail Airport.

In 2006, the airport handled 49,500 passengers. It has a small asphalt runway which measures 1,020 by 30 metres (3,350 × 98 ft).]]>

Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:46:06
Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (IATA: RRG, ICAO: FIMR) is an airport located near Plaine Corail on Rodrigues, an island dependency of Mauritius. It is named after Sir Charles Gaëtan Duval (1930–1996), a former deputy Mauritian prime minister, who oversaw much of the development of Rodrigues. Prior to being renamed in 2007, it was known as Plaine Corail Airport.

In 2006, the airport handled 49,500 passengers. It has a small asphalt runway which measures 1,020 by 30 metres (3,350 × 98 ft).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-gaa-tan-duval-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-gaa-tan-duval-airport/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:46:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-gaa-tan-duval-airport/ -19.75533400 63.36291800

Rodrigues Island
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:38:05]]>

Rodrigues Island
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 12:38:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rodrigues-island/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rodrigues-island/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:38:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rodrigues-island/ -19.71532300 63.40827900

Ganga Talao lake
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 10:49:51
Ganga Talao or Grand Bassin is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet above sea level.

It is considered the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius.

There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Hanuman, Lakshmi, and others along the Grand Bassin. During Shivaratri, many pilgrims in Mauritius walk bare feet from their homes to the lake.]]>

Ganga Talao lake
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 10:49:51
Ganga Talao or Grand Bassin is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet above sea level.

It is considered the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius.

There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Hanuman, Lakshmi, and others along the Grand Bassin. During Shivaratri, many pilgrims in Mauritius walk bare feet from their homes to the lake.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ganga-talao-lake/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ganga-talao-lake/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:49:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ganga-talao-lake/ -20.41856700 57.49353600

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 10:48:01
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is an international airport serving the island country of Mauritius. The airport is located at Plaine Magnien, near Plaisance and 26 nautical miles (48 km) southeast of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. It is named after Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985), who was the first Prime Minister of Mauritius.]]>

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 10:48:01
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is an international airport serving the island country of Mauritius. The airport is located at Plaine Magnien, near Plaisance and 26 nautical miles (48 km) southeast of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. It is named after Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985), who was the first Prime Minister of Mauritius.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-seewoosagur-ramgoolam-international-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-seewoosagur-ramgoolam-international-airport/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:48:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sir-seewoosagur-ramgoolam-international-airport/ -20.43000000 57.68305600

Seven Coloured Earths
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 10:45:47
The Seven Coloured Earth(s) are a geological formation and prominent tourist attraction found in the Chamarel plain, in the Rivière Noire District of south-western Mauritius. It is a relatively small area of sand dunes comprising sand of seven distinct colours (approximately red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow).]]>

Seven Coloured Earths
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By: neotrix
@ 2012-09-11 10:45:47
The Seven Coloured Earth(s) are a geological formation and prominent tourist attraction found in the Chamarel plain, in the Rivière Noire District of south-western Mauritius. It is a relatively small area of sand dunes comprising sand of seven distinct colours (approximately red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seven-coloured-earths/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seven-coloured-earths/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:45:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/seven-coloured-earths/ -20.44010300 57.37356700

Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (Highest point of Mauritius)
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-10-05 19:08:47
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire(Mountain of Black River) is the highest mountain on the island of Mauritius,
in the Indian Ocean. Located in the Black River district and rising to a height of 828 m (2717 ft) above sea level, it forms part of the Black River mountain range.]]>

Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (Highest point of Mauritius)
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-10-05 19:08:47
Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire(Mountain of Black River) is the highest mountain on the island of Mauritius,
in the Indian Ocean. Located in the Black River district and rising to a height of 828 m (2717 ft) above sea level, it forms part of the Black River mountain range.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/piton-de-la-petite-rivi-re-noire-highest-point-of-mauritius/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/piton-de-la-petite-rivi-re-noire-highest-point-of-mauritius/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:08:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/piton-de-la-petite-rivi-re-noire-highest-point-of-mauritius/ -20.40666200 57.41068800

Île Plate (Flat Island) Lighthouse
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-23 06:20:26
1855. Active; focal plane 111 m (364 ft); four white flashes every 30 s. 16 m (52 ft) cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house. Building painted white; lantern roof and gallery rail painted red. Île Plate (Flat Island) is more substantial than its name might indicate: it is a high, rather flat-topped rocky island about 15 km (9 mi) off the northern tip of Mauritius. Tours to the island are available, and some of them include a visit to the light station. Located on the southeast side of the island; accessible by a foot trail.]]>

Île Plate (Flat Island) Lighthouse
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-23 06:20:26
1855. Active; focal plane 111 m (364 ft); four white flashes every 30 s. 16 m (52 ft) cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house. Building painted white; lantern roof and gallery rail painted red. Île Plate (Flat Island) is more substantial than its name might indicate: it is a high, rather flat-topped rocky island about 15 km (9 mi) off the northern tip of Mauritius. Tours to the island are available, and some of them include a visit to the light station. Located on the southeast side of the island; accessible by a foot trail.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/le-plate-flat-island-lighthouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/le-plate-flat-island-lighthouse/ Mon, 23 May 2011 06:20:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/le-plate-flat-island-lighthouse/ -19.88188500 57.65022000

Pointe aux Caves Light
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-23 06:12:55
1910. Active; focal plane 46 m (151 ft); two white flashes every 10 s; there is also a continuous red passing light at a focal plane of 30 m (98 ft). 30 m (98 ft) masonry tower with lantern and gallery. Lighthouse painted white with two red horizontal bands. A handsome, very British lighthouse in the tropical Indian Ocean. Located on a headland about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Port Louis, the national capital]]>

Pointe aux Caves Light
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By: WacoKidd110
@ 2011-05-23 06:12:55
1910. Active; focal plane 46 m (151 ft); two white flashes every 10 s; there is also a continuous red passing light at a focal plane of 30 m (98 ft). 30 m (98 ft) masonry tower with lantern and gallery. Lighthouse painted white with two red horizontal bands. A handsome, very British lighthouse in the tropical Indian Ocean. Located on a headland about 10 km (6 mi) southwest of Port Louis, the national capital]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pointe-aux-caves-light/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pointe-aux-caves-light/ Mon, 23 May 2011 06:12:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pointe-aux-caves-light/ -20.19140500 57.41152000

Phoenix Beverages
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-20 15:36:52
Phoenix Beverages is the largest brewery in Mauritius. Their Phoenix Beer (lager) is widely distributed on the island. The company also has connections with the Guinness Brewery.

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Phoenix Beverages
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-12-20 15:36:52
Phoenix Beverages is the largest brewery in Mauritius. Their Phoenix Beer (lager) is widely distributed on the island. The company also has connections with the Guinness Brewery.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/phoenix-beverages/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/phoenix-beverages/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:36:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/phoenix-beverages/ -20.27350500 57.49824600

Kart Loisir
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-26 12:22:41]]>

Kart Loisir
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-11-26 12:22:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kart-loisir/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kart-loisir/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:22:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kart-loisir/ -20.18726600 57.44870500

Fort Adelaide (La Citadelle)
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-12 16:47:36]]>

Fort Adelaide (La Citadelle)
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-12 16:47:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-adelaide-la-citadelle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-adelaide-la-citadelle/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:47:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-adelaide-la-citadelle/ -20.16379300 57.51024200

Tamarind Falls
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-25 07:31:09]]>

Tamarind Falls
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-25 07:31:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tamarind-falls/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tamarind-falls/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:31:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tamarind-falls/ -20.34951800 57.46477100

Le Waterpark & Leisure Village
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-05-31 08:07:52]]>

Le Waterpark & Leisure Village
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-05-31 08:07:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/le-waterpark-leisure-village/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/le-waterpark-leisure-village/ Mon, 31 May 2010 08:07:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/le-waterpark-leisure-village/ -20.18524000 57.76883000

Port of Port Louis
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 12:54:00]]>

Port of Port Louis
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-28 12:54:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-port-louis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-port-louis/ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:54:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-port-louis/ -20.15222000 57.49539700

Ganga Talao
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-10-24 06:10:14]]>

Ganga Talao
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-10-24 06:10:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ganga-talao/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ganga-talao/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:10:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ganga-talao/ -20.41563100 57.49827900

Stade George V
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-07-07 15:29:18]]>

Stade George V
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-07-07 15:29:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-george-v/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-george-v/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:29:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-george-v/ -20.32146300 57.52959600

Stade Germain Comarmond
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-09-04 11:58:47]]>

Stade Germain Comarmond
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-09-04 11:58:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-germain-comarmond/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-germain-comarmond/ Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:58:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-germain-comarmond/ -20.24571000 57.41987200

Stade Anjalay
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-09-04 11:53:05]]>

Stade Anjalay
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-09-04 11:53:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-anjalay/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-anjalay/ Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:53:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stade-anjalay/ -20.07883700 57.60018100

Mausoleum of Count of Malartic
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-08-31 08:23:37]]>

Mausoleum of Count of Malartic
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By: kaiken
@ 2006-08-31 08:23:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-count-of-malartic/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-count-of-malartic/ Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:23:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mausoleum-of-count-of-malartic/ -20.17043300 57.51135700

Hotel Le Canonnier
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-07-06 16:04:50]]>

Hotel Le Canonnier
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By: cmike77
@ 2006-07-06 16:04:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hotel-le-canonnier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hotel-le-canonnier/ Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:04:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hotel-le-canonnier/ -20.00123200 57.55318900

Mauritius, The Island of
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By: deverettreed
@ 2006-02-17 17:14:46]]>

Mauritius, The Island of
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By: deverettreed
@ 2006-02-17 17:14:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mauritius-the-island-of/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mauritius-the-island-of/ Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:14:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mauritius-the-island-of/ -20.24160004 57.63430023

Mauritius
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-03 10:16:19]]>

Mauritius
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By: AKpilotEMT
@ 2005-12-03 10:16:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mauritius/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mauritius/ Sat, 03 Dec 2005 10:16:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mauritius/ -20.28796100 57.63427700