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Port Louis (French: Port-Louis) is the capital city of Mauritius, located in the Port Louis District, the western part also lies in the Black River District. Port Louis is the country's economic, cultural, political centre and most populous city. It is administered by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis. According to the 2012 census conducted by Statistics Mauritius, the population was 148,001.
Port Louis was already in use as a harbor in 1638. In 1735, under French government, it became the administrative center of Mauritius and a major reprovisioning halt for French ships during their passage between Asia and Europe, around the Cape of Good Hope. The Port is named in honor of King Louis XV. During this period of French colonization, Mauritius was known as Ile de France. The French governor at that time, Bertrand-François Mahé de Labourdonnais, contributed to the development of the city. Since Port Louis was relatively well-protected from strong winds during cyclones by the Moka Mountain Range, Port Louis was selected to house both the main harbor and fort for the island. Value of the port continued during the British occupation of the island during the Napoleonic Wars (1800–15), and helped Britain control the Indian Ocean. However, port calls of ships fell drastically following the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Activity in the port increased during the seven-year closure of the Suez Canal (starting in 1967). Modernization of the port in the late 1970s has helped it maintain its role as the central point for all imports and exports from Mauritius. While Port Louis continues to be the business and administrative capital of Mauritius, expansion of the tourism industry in the late 1990s led to considerable development in Port Louis, with many shops, hotels, and restaurants being built in the Caudan Waterfront area.
Unser erster Ausflug führt uns nach Port Louis. Anschließend besuchen wir den Botanischen Garten in Pamplemousses. Grand Baie und Cap Malheureux im Norden der Insel sind weitere Höhepunkte unserer Tour.
Music of Zwani A song of his life and his 'flight from Darkness' Haiti, while rich with art and culture, remains one of the most financially depressed countries in the world. This is a song of his Hope, and Faith.
Relacja z spływu po jeziorach : Ostrzyckie, Bukrzyno Małe i Duże.
From Djibouti, I have a night in Nairobi before flying off to the tropical island of Mauritius. Steering clear of the honeymoon resorts, I stay in the capital, Port Louis. There, I see the sights before heading north.
Port Louis, Mauritius Tourism - Port Louis, Mauritius Vacation Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Port Louis , the capital of Mauritius, was founded by the French governor and colonist Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais in 1735. Situated on the north-west coast, Port Louis is the business and administrative capital of Mauritius. Packed with office-workers during the day, it quickly quietens down after office-hours – allowing visitors to enjoy a night out along the famous Caudan Waterfront. Those arriving during daylight hours should head for the bustling Central Market or Champ de Mars: the oldest racecourse in the Indian Ocean region. Port Louis (French: Port-Louis) is the capital city of Mauritius, located in the ...
World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Mauritius Travel Guide http://bit.ly/17PLixt Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius and also the location of the biggest market in all may see harbor of the country. Visit Port Louis in Mauritius The small insular country of 1800 square kilometers located in the middle of the Indian Ocean is the real tropical paradise. The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis. Commercial in civil services are both concentrated here. This is also the location of the biggest market in all may see harbor of the country. The waterfront seaside commercial in cultural center is built near the harbor on the seaside with restaurants, coffee bars, snack bars, cinemas and a casino. The Caudan Waterfront building is on ...
Discover the attractions of Port Louis. Place d´Armes, Caudan Water front, Fort Adelaide, camps de mars
Port Louis (por loo-ee), the island's capital and largest city, can feel like a kaleidoscope of countries and cultures, with flashes of India, Africa, Europe, China and the Middle East. Unless you've essential business to transact here, or unless you're in the country for a prolonged visit, there aren't that many reasons to come – there are numerous other day excursions that we'd rank above Port Louis. But if you are here, it can be a good place to take the pulse of the country and to get an alternative slant on the island's rarefied world of resorts and private beaches. Most interest lies amid the bustle and chaos of the streets, the tangle of ethnic quarters and some wonderfully preserved colonial buildings. Apart from Le Caudan Waterfront, it all shuts down after dark when countless day...
a informative video of mauritius, specifically showing port louis which is the islands capital.
Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is know for its sparkling crystal and turquoise waters. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island a location for an unforgettable holiday. Mauritius offers the opportunity to unparalleled luxury, a level of refinement that is ahead of many other other tropical holiday destinations. Mauritius was named after Dutch Prince Maurice Van Nassau. Mauritius' white beaches are protected by a coral reef barrier that encircles almost all of the coastline, with the exception of the southern end, where it falls away and where wilder waters and dramatic cliffs can be observed. From the northern plains, the land rises to a central plateau dotted by lakes and extinct volcanic craters. A few uninhabited islets area are scattered around the main island. P...
Despite being the national capital, the main economic hub and the biggest city in Mauritius, Port Louis occupies a rather strange place in the psyche of modern Mauritius that used to be an undesirable locale during the French occupation. Download 12FLY TRAVEL APP for FREE on your iPad/iPhone & Android tablet/phone. iOS App : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/12fly/id523580156?ls=1&mt;=8 Android Google Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.interapppluz.onetwofly SUBSCRIBE TO US https://www.youtube.com/user/12flycommy FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/12fly.com.my FOLLOW US ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/12FLYTRAVEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/12flytravel/ FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE PLUS https://plus.google.com/u/0/1108302526600452...
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. It is a port on the Indian Ocean, and the nation's largest city and main port. Together with Réunion and Rodrigues, Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands. This archipelago was formed in a series of undersea volcanic eruptions, as the African plate drifted over the Réunion hotspot. Mauritius and Rodrigues were formed 8-10 million years ago. They are no longer volcanically active, and the hotspot now rests under Réunion. The island of Mauritius itself is formed around a central plateau, with its highest peak in the southwest, Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 metres (2,717 ft). Around the plateau, the original crater can still be distinguished from several mountains.
Helloooo mermaids here another video about my little trip to my hometown. I hope you will enjoy it. =) =) =)