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 Gun Rock, Mauritius
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| a rock - a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
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Gun Rock facts
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| Alternate Names: | |
| Latitude: | -20.1500000 |
| Longitude: | 57.7500000 |
| Population: | 0 |
| Elevation: | 0 meters above sea level |
| Average Elevation (average elevation of 30'x30' (ca 900mx900m) area): | -9999 meters above sea level |
| Timezone: | Indian/Mauritius |
| The time in Gun Rock: | Sat Nov 21 14:21:45 MUST 2009 |
| Sunrise: | Sat Nov 21 06:20:00 MUST 2009 |
| Sunset: | Sat Nov 21 19:29:00 MUST 2009 |
| Is it daytime in Gun Rock?: | true |
Gun Rock Weather from PLAISANCE
(approximately 30.9 km away): | Plaisance Mauritius , Mauritius (FIMP) 20-26S 057-40E 57M
Nov 21, 2009 - 04:00 AM EST / 2009.11.21 0900 UTC
Wind: from the SSE (160 degrees) at 16 MPH (14 KT):0
Visibility: greater than 7 mile(s):0
Sky conditions: partly cloudy
Temperature: 77 F (25 C)
Dew Point: 64 F (18 C)
Relative Humidity: 65%
Pressure (altimeter): 30.12 in. Hg (1020 hPa)
ob: FIMP 210900Z 16014KT 9999 SCT017 SCT050 25/18 Q1020
cycle: 9
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Areas around Gun Rock that may be of interest
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| Passe de Flacq | apprx. 0.9 km away | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| Abbe Bank | apprx. 26 km away | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| La Caille Bank | apprx. 27.9 km away | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| The Blinder | apprx. 34.3 km away | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| Nab Reef | apprx. 37.2 km away | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| Gun Rock | apprx. 0 km away | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| Pointe Lafayette | apprx. 2.8 km away | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| Round Island | apprx. 33.7 km away | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| Serpent Island | apprx. 37.5 km away | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
Some facts about Mauritius
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| Capital: | Port Louis |
| Area (km sq): | 2,040 |
| Population: | 1,260,000 |
| Continent: | Africa |
| Currency: | Rupee |
| Neighbors: | |
| Languages: | en-MU,bho,fr |
| Electricity - exports: | 0 kWh (2007 est.) | | Industries: | food processing (largely sugar milling), textiles, clothing, mining, chemicals, metal products, transport equipment, nonelectrical machinery, tourism | | Total fertility rate: | 1.83 children born/woman (2008 est.) | | Stock of domestic credit: | $8.582 billion (31 December 2007) | | Telephones - main lines in use: | 357,300 (2006) |
United States Travel Advisory Excerpt for
Mauritius ***for complete and up to date
advisory see US
Travel Advisory
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| January 16, 2009 COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The Republic of Mauritius is a small island nation of four inhabited and several other islands located in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Mauritius has a stable government and a diverse economy. Its per capita GDP of $7000 is the second highest in Africa. Facilities for tourism are well-developed. English is the official language of Mauritius; however Creole and French are also widely spoken. English may not be understood outside of main towns and tourist areas. The capital city is Port Louis. Please read the Department of State Background Notes on Mauritius for additional information. | | TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Mauritius is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Driving is on the left side of the road. Roads are sometimes narrow and uneven with inadequate lighting, making night driving hazardous. Speed limits are posted in kilometers per hour, but all road and traffic signs are posted in English. Drivers and all passengers are required to wear seat belts. Drivers and passengers on motorcycles are required to wear helmets. Babies and toddlers should be placed in child seats. Many accidents occur due to excessive speed and violations of road regulations. Drivers involved in an accident are required by law to remain at the scene until the police arrive. However, if an angry crowd gathers and those involved in the accident feel threatened, police and judicial authorities have in the past not taken action against drivers who leave the scene if they have proceeded directly to a police station. In cases of minor accidents involving two parties but which involve no injuries and where drivers are not under the influence of alcohol/drugs, drivers may fill out and sign an “Agreed Statement of Facts.” Police presence is not required for this. Each party should retain one copy of the statement for presentation to respective auto insurance companies. While there are organizations that provide emergency or roadside assistance, their resources and capabilities are limited and on occasion they are unable to respond in non-life threatening incidents. Public transportation by bus is available between the main towns until 11:00 p.m. and in remote areas until 6 p.m. Taxis are also available. Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. | | REGISTRATION / EMBASSY LOCATION: Americans living or traveling in Mauritius are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration web site so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Mauritius. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located on the fourth floor of the Rogers House on John F. Kennedy Street in Port Louis, telephone (+230) 202-4400; fax (+230) 208-9534. The Consular Section’s email is PTLconsular@state.gov, and the website is http://mauritius.usembassy.gov. | | CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses. Persons violating Mauritian laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Mauritius are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime, prosecutable in the United States. Please see our information on Criminal Penalties. |
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