.gif)
Black River (district)
Encyclopedia
Black River is a district
of Mauritius
on the western side of the island. Famous areas include Tamarin Falls and the Chamarel coloured earth. The district capital is Bambous. Previously it was Tamarin
. It is the third largest District of Mauritius in area, but the smallest in terms of population. It contains much of Mauritius' unique tropical forests, including those found in the Black River Gorge. During winter deer hunting is practised in the forests.
The name Black River derives from the fact that it is the driest district of the island. This region receives less rainfall than the others.
And this has become its advantages: Several fisherman villages have been progressively converted to tourist areas. For example, Flic en Flac
, Tamarin and Le Morne.
Tamarin is the only area where surfing is possible during the month of July and August.
Flic-en-Flac is the longest beach on the island and certainly one of the most beautiful ones. Being on the west coast it gives view to beautiful sunsets.
Le Morne has become famous because of the mountain where, during colonial times, runaway slaves used to hide and to kill themselves when they were to be caught. Efforts have being made by local authorities to get Le Morne inscribed on the World Heritage List and by 2008, Le Monde is found in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Just like recent (and successful) efforts for the Aapravasi Ghat
had been made.
Le Morne's unique constant wind effects makes it a top kite surfing/wind surfing destination. Frequently both board and kite manufacturers can be seen trialing their next generation equipment in this prime location. The wind is prevalent through the winter months (May-Sept). On occasion, with the right waves conditions, the reef outside Le Morne can be surfed.
Districts and dependencies of Mauritius
||The island of Mauritius is divided into 9 districts :# Black River # Flacq # Grand Port # Moka # Pamplemousses # Plaines Wilhems...
of Mauritius
Mauritius
Mauritius , officially the Republic of Mauritius is an island nation off the southeast coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about east of Madagascar...
on the western side of the island. Famous areas include Tamarin Falls and the Chamarel coloured earth. The district capital is Bambous. Previously it was Tamarin
Tamarin, Mauritius
Tamarin is a village on the western coast of Mauritius. It has long been the seat of the council district of Black River.Recently the district council has been moved to new headquarters in Bambous, this village being more accessible to the villagers....
. It is the third largest District of Mauritius in area, but the smallest in terms of population. It contains much of Mauritius' unique tropical forests, including those found in the Black River Gorge. During winter deer hunting is practised in the forests.
The name Black River derives from the fact that it is the driest district of the island. This region receives less rainfall than the others.
And this has become its advantages: Several fisherman villages have been progressively converted to tourist areas. For example, Flic en Flac
Flic en Flac
Flic en Flac has become the second tourist area of Mauritius after Grand Baie. From a small fishing village, over the past 200 years, it has rapidly developed into an important tourist area.-History:...
, Tamarin and Le Morne.
Tamarin is the only area where surfing is possible during the month of July and August.
Flic-en-Flac is the longest beach on the island and certainly one of the most beautiful ones. Being on the west coast it gives view to beautiful sunsets.
Le Morne has become famous because of the mountain where, during colonial times, runaway slaves used to hide and to kill themselves when they were to be caught. Efforts have being made by local authorities to get Le Morne inscribed on the World Heritage List and by 2008, Le Monde is found in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Just like recent (and successful) efforts for the Aapravasi Ghat
Aapravasi Ghat
The Immigration Depot is a building complex located in Port Louis, on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, which was the first British colony to receive indentured, or contracted, labor workforce from India. From 1849 to 1923, half a million Indian indentured labourers passed through the...
had been made.
Le Morne's unique constant wind effects makes it a top kite surfing/wind surfing destination. Frequently both board and kite manufacturers can be seen trialing their next generation equipment in this prime location. The wind is prevalent through the winter months (May-Sept). On occasion, with the right waves conditions, the reef outside Le Morne can be surfed.