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 Pointe de Roche Noire, Mauritius
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| a point - a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
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Pointe de Roche Noire facts
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| Alternate Names: | Pointe de la Roche Noire,Roche Noire Point |
| Latitude: | -20.1058333 |
| Longitude: | 57.7402778 |
| 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 Pointe de Roche Noire: | Wed Mar 17 07:40:00 MUST 2010 |
| Sunrise: | Wed Mar 17 07:12:00 MUST 2010 |
| Sunset: | Wed Mar 17 19:23:00 MUST 2010 |
| Is it daytime in Pointe de Roche Noire?: | true |
Pointe de Roche Noire Weather from PLAISANCE
(approximately 35.4 km away): | Plaisance Mauritius , Mauritius (FIMP) 20-26S 057-40E 57M
Mar 16, 2010 - 11:00 PM EDT / 2010.03.17 0300 UTC
Wind: from the NNE (030 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 KT):0
Visibility: greater than 7 mile(s):0
Sky conditions: mostly cloudy
Temperature: 80 F (27 C)
Dew Point: 77 F (25 C)
Relative Humidity: 88%
Pressure (altimeter): 29.88 in. Hg (1012 hPa)
ob: FIMP 170300Z 03005KT 9999 FEW016 BKN250 27/25 Q1012
cycle: 3
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Areas around Pointe de Roche Noire that may be of interest
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| Abbe Bank | apprx. 21.2 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. 23.1 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. 29.5 km away | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| Nab Reef | apprx. 32.4 km away | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| Pointe de Roche Noire | apprx. 0 km away | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| Round Island | apprx. 29 km away | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| Serpent Island | apprx. 32.8 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 |
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| Languages: | en-MU,bho,fr |
| International organization participation: | ACP, AfDB, AU, C, COMESA, CPLP (associate), FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, InOC, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC, MIGA, NAM, OIF, OPCW, PCA, SAARC (observer), SADC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO | | Irrigated land: | 220 sq km (2003) | | Geographic coordinates: | 20 17 S, 57 33 E | | Electricity - production by source: | fossil fuel: 90.8%
hydro: 9.2%
nuclear: 0%
other: 0% (2001) | | Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: | $NA |
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. | | AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Mauritius, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed Mauritius’s Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. For more information, travelers may visit the FAA’s web site at http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initiatives/oversight/iasa. | | MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: Medical facilities are available, but more limited than in the United States. Emergency assistance is limited. While public hospitals and clinics provide free care, many visitors may choose to be treated by private doctors and hospitals. Service Aide Medicale Urgence (SAMU) is a government organization that provides ambulance and emergency assistance in response to calls to 114 (Address: Volcy Pougnet Street, Port Louis). MegaCare is a private organization that provides assistance to subscribers only (Address: 99 Draper Avenue, Quatre Bornes; phone: 116; 464-6116). Outbreaks of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus have occurred in recent years; however, very few cases have been reported since 2006. For more information, please see the CDC’s fact sheet on Chikungunya at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Chikungunya/CH_FactSheet.html. The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Mauritius. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC’s web site at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) web site at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith/en. | | 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. |
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