15 Facts About Rodrigues

Rodrigues is of volcanic origin and is surrounded by coral reef, and some tiny uninhabited islands lie just off its coast.

However, even in its original state, Rodrigues had some karst, while Mauritius even after suffering 500 years of deforestation can by no means be called "desert" even in a colloquial sense.

In 1968, Rodrigues was joined with Mauritius when it attained independence.

In 2002, Rodrigues became an autonomous region of Mauritius and the island was made the seat of the Roman Catholic Vicariate Apostolic of Rodrigues.

Rodrigues is a volcanic island rising from a ridge along the edge of the Mascarene Plateau.

Related searches

Over time Rodrigues has developed a unique environment, including many endemic species.

Rodrigues is situated about 560 kilometres to the east of Mauritius.

Rodrigues is the only Mascarene island with extensive limestone deposits and caves.

Rodrigues enjoys a mild tropical maritime climate with persistent trade winds blowing throughout the year.

Rodrigues was characterised by endemic plant and animal species in abundance, but since the seventeenth century much of its biodiversity has been eradicated.

An endemic species of bat, the Rodrigues flying fox, is currently listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Island of Rodrigues is a constituency of the Republic of Mauritius and is dependent on the latter.

The Organisation du Peuple de Rodrigues party was the winner and obtained ten seats, while the Mouvement Rodriguais obtained seven.

Education system in Rodrigues is similar to that throughout the rest of Mauritius.

Rodrigues is served by Sir Gaetan Duval Airport in Plane Corail, with regular flights to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Plaisance.