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History of Rodrigues
Rodrigues, named after the Portuguese explorer Diego Rodriguez, is the smallest of the Mascarene Islands. With a peak elevation of approximately 355 meters, it is located 560 km east of Mauritius island, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. It is 109 km² in size, and surrounded by a coral reef. The capital of the island is Port Mathurin. For more click here
Political History
In the 10th century the island has been visited by the Arabs as they have been known to visit the Mascarene Islands. But it is certain that they visited Rodrigues in the 12th century because the island of Rodrigues appeared on a map drawn by the geographer Ash-Sharif al-Idrisi and Rodrigues was named as Dina Moraze.Click for more
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Held the first hearings In Rodrigues
Commission truth and justice will be in Rodrigues 24-31 July to hold its first hearings related to land issues. On this occasion the President, Alex Boraine, and Commissioners will be on the island. Approximately 200 folders have been received in Mauritius. The Commission has one year to submit its report.
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Tourism
Rodrigues Island by Miss Daniella Potiron
Calm island where you can spend your holidays peacefully. The landscapes are beautiful, wild and there is no worrying noise or least industrial pollution. The island is protected from all negative problems affecting today’s society. The inhabitants are very polite who always welcome with a soft smile and say to you “hello” even if you are a foreigner. There are very few good roads but many paths as borrow our forefathers. The visitors can use these paths to visit inaccessible places by transport. Here some places which you should not forget to pay a visit:Click here.
Sport
Antoinette Milazar came to cap the favorite Natacha Monique who badly managed her six kilometers long race. “I am really very happy of this victory more especially as it is the first time that Rodrigues gains this principal race among female”, she declared after the race. Click for more
