The beauty of Mauritius is beyond words. An Indian Ocean island nation, rich with lush forest, wild waterfalls, unique wildlife, rocky mountains, white sandy beaches, breathtaking crystal clear turquoise lagoons & reefs, calm sea conditions, tropical fauna & flora, a friendly multi-ethnic and multi-cultural population, Mauritius is a dream island holiday destination for tourists from all over the world, backed up by top class beach resorts and hotels, reliable and operational services and infrastructures. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the flying fox. Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th-century Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens. Tourism is the third pillar of the economy of Mauritius after the manufacturing sector and Agriculture. The tourism contributes significantly to economic growth of the island and has been a key factor in the overall development of Mauritius.