African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Port Louis
Mauritius Port Louis
Location
-20.16, 57.50Capital and largest city of Mauritius, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Mahebourg
Mauritius Grand Port
Location
-20.40, 57.70Historic town, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Curepipe
Mauritius Plaines Wilhems
Location
-20.32, 57.52Administrative center, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Agalega
Mauritius Agalega
Location
-10.42, 56.62Island territory, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Bambous
Mauritius Black River
Location
-20.25, 57.40Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
Mauritius Plaines Wilhems
Location
-20.22, 57.47Twin cities, center of commerce and local culture.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Bel Air
Mauritius Flacq
Location
-20.25, 57.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Belle Mare
Mauritius Flacq
Location
-20.20, 57.75Beach resort, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional trade, local commerce.
Cargados Carajos
Mauritius Cargados Carajos
Location
-16.58, 59.62Atoll territory, center of fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Centre de Flacq
Mauritius Flacq
Location
-20.20, 57.70Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Chagos Archipelago
Mauritius Chagos Archipelago
Location
-6.00, 71.50Archipelago territory, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Chamarel
Mauritius Black River
Location
-20.43, 57.38Tourism village, known for Seven Colored Earths and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Flic en Flac
Mauritius Black River
Location
-20.27, 57.37Beach resort, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional trade, local commerce.
Goodlands
Mauritius Rivière du Rempart
Location
-20.03, 57.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Grand Baie
Mauritius Rivière du Rempart
Location
-20.02, 57.58Beach resort, known for tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, beach resort, regional trade, local commerce.
Le Morne
Mauritius Black River
Location
-20.45, 57.32Historic village, known for Le Morne Brabant and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Port Mathurin
Mauritius Rodrigues
Location
-19.68, 63.42Port town, center of maritime trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Port services, maritime trade, regional commerce, local trade.
Quatre Bornes
Mauritius Plaines Wilhems
Location
-20.27, 57.48Commercial center, known for local culture and commerce.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Rivière du Rempart
Mauritius Rivière du Rempart
Location
-20.10, 57.60Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Rodrigues
Mauritius Rodrigues
Location
-19.70, 63.42Island territory, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Souillac
Mauritius Savanne
Location
-20.52, 57.52Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.