Recently, India and Mauritius have inked long-term fuel supply agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) to supply the island nation’s entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel.
About Mauritius:
Location: It is an island country located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean.
It is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Both the Indian Ocean Rim Association and the Indian Ocean Commission have their headquarters in Mauritius.
Capital City: Port Louis.
Geographical Features of Mauritius:
It is part of the Mascarene islands, a group of islands created by volcanic activity in the Indian Ocean.
Terrain: It is made up of the main island of Mauritius and several outlying islands, like Ambre Island, Est Island, Cerfs Island, Benitiers Island, etc.
It is a volcanic island.
Climate: The climate is maritime subtropical, with fairly uniform temperatures throughout the year.
Highest peak:Mount Piton, is located in the southwest of the plateau.
Lakes: Lake Vacoas, which is a main water source.
Major Rivers: Grand River South East and the Black River.
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