English Channel
English Channel is a channel in Port Louis District, Mauritius. English Channel is situated nearby to the area Roche Bois, as well as near the locality La Cocoterie.Places of Interest
Highlights include Aapravasi Ghat and Blue Penny Museum.
Aapravasi Ghat
Protected area
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Aapravasi Ghat is a building complex located in Port Louis, Mauritius, the first British colony to receive indentured, or contracted, labour workforce from many countries. Aapravasi Ghat is situated 3 km southeast of English Channel.
Blue Penny Museum
Museum
The Blue Penny Museum a museum dedicated to history and art of Mauritius, is situated at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. It opened in November 2001. Blue Penny Museum is situated 3 km southeast of English Channel.
Mauritius Postal Museum
Museum
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The Mauritius Postal Museum is the Postal museum in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. Mauritius Postal Museum is situated 3 km southeast of English Channel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baie du Tombeau and Caudan Waterfront.
Baie du Tombeau
Town
Baie du Tombeau is a village in Mauritius located in the Pamplemousses District, situated near the Rivière du Tombeau. The village is administered by the Baie du Tombeau Village Council under the aegis of the Pamplemousses District Council. Baie du Tombeau is situated 2½ km northeast of English Channel.
Caudan Waterfront
Quarter
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Le Caudan Waterfront is a commercial development in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, a marina and a five star hotel. Caudan Waterfront is situated 3 km southeast of English Channel.
Port Louis
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Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, and with around 150,000 inhabitants the island nation's most populous city. Sitting in a bay surrounded by mountains, Port Louis is a lively and modern city also with charming districts from colonial times.
English Channel
- Type: Channel
- Also known as: “Chenal des Anglais”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Port Louis District, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-20.1375° or 20° 8′ 15″ southLongitude
57.48528° or 57° 29′ 7″ eastOpen location code
5HFVVF6P+X4GeoNames ID
1106833
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