Mauritius, officially known as the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 kilometres off the south-eastern coast of East Africa, to the east of Madagascar. The country comprises the main island of Mauritius, along with Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. Together with nearby Réunion, a French overseas de…Mauritius, officially known as the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 kilometres off the south-eastern coast of East Africa, to the east of Madagascar. The country comprises the main island of Mauritius, along with Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. Together with nearby Réunion, a French overseas department, these islands form part of the Mascarene Archipelago.