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Pointe aux Sables Destination Guide
Delve into Pointe aux Sables in Mauritius
Pointe aux Sables in the region of Black River is a city in Mauritius - some 3 mi or ( 5 km ) West of Port Louis , the country's capital .
Current time in Pointe aux Sables is now 07:05 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Indian/Mauritius " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Vacoas, Triolet, Tamarin, Souillac, and Mare Samson. While being here, make sure to check out Vacoas . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pointe aux Sables ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Dancers on dock in Port Louis, Mauritius
Band and dancers on dock at Port Louis, Mauritius ..
Mauritius (ile Maurice) - Grand Baie
Mauritius Holidays ..
LE MERIDIEN MAURITIUS
Video clip of the resort made by airelle production Ltd, more at www.airelleprod.com ..
Mauritius Central Market
A video of Mauritius Central Market in Port Louis from our trip during summer 2010. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
University of Technology, Mauritius
The University of Technology, Mauritius (commonly known as UTM) is a public university in Mauritius. The main campus lies in La Tour Koenig, Pointe aux Sables within the district of Port Louis. It was founded following the Government of Mauritius approval of the setting up of the University of Technology, Mauritius in January 2000 and the proclamation of the The University of Technology, Mauritius Act http://www. utm. ac. mu/download/utmdocs/utmact/UTM%20Act. pdf on 21 June 2000.
Located at -20.18 57.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Royal College Port-Louis (Mauritius)
The Royal College of Port Louis is a state owned boys high school located at Cassis, Mauritius. It is commonly referred to as RCPL. The first stone of the school's building at Cassis was laid by Princess Margaret during her first visit to Mauritius in 1956. RCPL is considered to be one of the most prestigious secondary institutions of the island. It admits only those having achieved the highest levels at the end of their Primary Education.
Located at -20.16 57.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Caudan Waterfront
Le Caudan Waterfront is a unique commercial concept in Mauritius, showing undeniable know-how and expertise in commercial activities and entertainment. On top of being a must for shopping, Le Caudan Waterfront is also a business centre, a melting pot for local artists and the favourite meeting place for gastronomes, tourists and locals looking for leisure and entertainment. Le Caudan Waterfront is definitely the most elegant and popular destination for Mauritians and tourists.
Located at -20.16 57.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
State Bank Tower
The State Bank Tower is a high-rise building in the capital city of Mauritius, Port Louis. The 16-storey tower contrary to popular belief, is not the tallest building in Port Louis. It is the fourth tallest building and only steel frame skeleton high-rise on the island. It was designed by Campbell Reith Hill. In February 1994, it was damaged by cyclone Hollanda which hit Mauritius with windspeeds of over 200 km/h when the building's construction tower crane smashed and tore on the high-rise.
Located at -20.16 57.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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 Immigration Depot, to be eventually transported to plantations throughout the British Empire.
Located at -20.16 57.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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