Port Louis, Capital city in Mauritius
Port Louis stretches along the northwestern coast of Mauritius, containing both modern financial districts and traditional colonial architecture throughout its streets.
Founded in 1736 by French colonists, Port Louis developed as a strategic maritime hub between Asia and Europe until the Suez Canal opening in 1869.
The Aapravasi Ghat immigration depot processed over 500,000 workers from India between 1849 and 1920, shaping the current demographics of Mauritius.
The city contains two central bus stations, Victoria and Immigration Square, connecting all regions of the island through an extensive transportation network.
The Champ de Mars racecourse, established in 1812, continues to hold horse racing events from May to December as the oldest track in the Southern Hemisphere.
Location: Port Louis District
Inception: 1735
Elevation above the sea: 134 m
Website: https://mccpl.mu/
Shares border with: Pamplemousses District, Moka District, Plaines Wilhems District, Rivière Noire District
Website: https://mccpl.mu
GPS coordinates: -20.16245,57.50280
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
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