Rodrigues

Rodrigues is an island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mauritius, and an autonomous outer island of the Republic of Mauritius.

Mauritius: An island country in the southwestern Indian Ocean, comprising Mauritius, Rodrigues, and several smaller islands. Rodrigues is an autonomous outer island within the Republic of Mauritius.
François Leguat: A French Huguenot naturalist whose account describes Rodrigues in the late seventeenth century. His observations are an early detailed record of the island and its wildlife.
Rodrigues Airport: The airport near Plaine Corail serving air travel to and from Rodrigues. It provides the island’s principal connection with Mauritius.
Rodrigues Regional Assembly Act 2001: Mauritian legislation establishing the Rodrigues Regional Assembly and its powers. It gave institutional form to Rodrigues’s regional self-government.
Mascarene Islands: An Indian Ocean archipelago comprising Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues. Rodrigues belongs to this volcanic island group.
French colonization of Mauritius: The period of French rule over Mauritius and its dependencies from 1715 to 1810. Rodrigues was administered within the French colony of Île de France.
Rodrigues tourism: Visitor travel focused on Rodrigues’s beaches, lagoon, landscapes, and local culture. Tourism is one way the island’s natural and cultural assets support livelihoods.
Autonomy: The capacity of a region or community to govern certain affairs independently. Rodrigues exercises devolved authority while remaining part of Mauritius.
Port Mathurin: The capital and principal port of Rodrigues, on its northern coast. It is the island’s administrative and commercial centre.
British Mauritius: The British colonial possession established after the capture of Mauritius in 1810. Rodrigues passed under British rule alongside Mauritius.

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RéunionCompared with: It shares Réunion’s regional setting but belongs to an independent state.