MAURITIUS 2025

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Across
  1. 5. Mauritian flatbread with split peas
  2. 6. Infamous pirate who hid treasures in Mauritius
  3. 9. In 1968 Mauritius became independent from Britain but remains part of this
  4. 10. Symbol of freedom on the Mauritian flag
  5. 11. Archipelago including Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues
  6. 13. Underwater _____: Optical illusion off Le Morne resembling a submerged cascade.
  7. 15. African nation with no standing army
  8. 17. Traditional Afro-Creole dance recognised by UNESCO
  9. 18. Third-largest in the world, surrounding Mauritius
Down
  1. 1. The island’s famous tea brand
  2. 2. UNESCO site where escaped slaves formed hidden communities
  3. 3. Famous extinct bird native only to Mauritius
  4. 4. Most widely spoken language on the island, derived from French with African and Asian influences
  5. 7. ______ Gurib-Fakim: First woman president in Africa
  6. 8. Home to a unique geological formation with dunes of seven different coloured sands
  7. 11. Dutch prince the island was named after
  8. 12. Mountain with a famous "balancing rock" summit
  9. 14. Sugarcane-based spirit Mauritius is known for
  10. 16. Mauritius’ main crop in colonial times, though tourism and finance now lead the economy