Le Morne Brabant

Local nameLe Morne Brabant
LocationMascarene Islands, Mauritius

Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on the western side of the island. It is highlighted by an eponymous basaltic monolith with a summit 556 metres above sea level. The summit covers an area of over 12 hectares. There are many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes. It is largely surrounded by a lagoon and is a well known tourist attraction. It is also a refuge for two rare plants, the Mandrinette and the Boucle d'Oreille. The peninsula of Le Morne benefits from a micro-climate. The mountain is named after the VOC-ship Brabant that ran aground there on 29 December 1783 on the cliffs.

Le Morne Brabant Mountain was submitted to the candidate list of the World Heritage Sites in 2003. In 2008, the nomination process concluded when UNESCO inscribed the site on the World Heritage List.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Morne_Brabant

WHC official website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1259

Address Mauritius

Coordinates -20°27'10.157" N 57°19'15.33" E

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