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Where is Mauritius located in the Indian Ocean?
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Mauritius is an island country located in the western Indian Ocean, situated off the eastern coast of Africa.1
Physiographically, it is part of the Mascarene Islands, which lie along a submarine ridge approximately 400 to 500 miles (640 to 800 km) northeast of southern Madagascar. More specifically, the main island of Mauritius is positioned about 500 miles (800 km) east of Madagascar.23