Where in the world is Mauritius located?

Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, about 1,200 miles off the southeast coast of Africa. Specifically, it is situated southwest of Rodrigues, east of Réunion, and north-northeast of Tromelin Island. Mauritius is also part of the Mascarene Islands group, The islands share a common volcanic origin and similar ecosystems, along with Réunion and Rodrigues. Mauritius forms part of the continent of Africa, falling under the Eastern Africa subregion.