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Location: Southwest of the Indian Ocean, 2,000 kms off East Africa, between Latitudes 19°50 and 20°32 South and Longitudes 57°18 and 57°46 East

Surface Area : 1,860 sq kms

Climate: Maritime climate tropical summer (27°C - 33°C)
             Subtropical winter (17°C - 25°C)
             Central plateau rises 600 metres above sea-level.

Highest mountain peak: Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire.