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Lists of Dutch activities in mauritius from 1598 to 1638?
the dutch killed all the dodos in Mauritius. they build many buildings in Mauritius.
Who discovered Mauritius and when?
Officially, the Mauritius island was first discovered by the Dutch in 1598.
Who colonized mauritius?
The Dutch colonized Mauritius in the 1600s as a stopping point on the way to India.
What southern African island was named after a dutch prince?
Mauritius was named after a Dutch prince.
How did mauritius get its name?
Mauritius is named after Prince Maurice of Nassau in the Netherlands. The French changed the name to Ile de France (Island of France in french) but when the British gained control, they changed it back to the Dutch name and anglicized it to Mauritius. The island kept the name after independence, which is rare, and it is the same name today. Although it is Mauritius in English, in French and in Dutch the name is still Maurice. (sometimes called Ile de Maurice in French)
Who discover Mauritius?
Mauritius was discovered FIRSTLY by the Arabs. Then the Portuguese. It was first settled by the Dutch...does this help? or do you need more info? check it out on wikipedia!!
What were dodos hunted by?
dodos lived in mauritius. mauritius did not have people living on it till 15 something. the people that settled there, the dutch, hunted them for their meat and bones.
What is the strip of land near Mauritius on Google Earth called?
Mauritius strip
What southern African island is named after a Dutch prince?
Dirk Hartog Island. Dirk Hartog, the explorer, was the captain of the second group of Europeans to land on Aussie soil. This island republic was named after a Dutch prince of Nassau.
What are the people of mauritius called?
Mauritians
Where did the dodo-live?
on an island called mauritius
Who has first seen a dodo alive?
The Dodo was first sighted around 1600, in Mauritius. Dutch sailors are said to have discovered them.
