Le Chat and La Souris, Mauritius

"The cat and the mouse".

Someone must have had a vivid imagination.

Located on the east side of the Island.

The entirety of Mauritius is volcanic, dating back 8 million years.

Consequently there has been much erosion in its tropical climate.

Therefore the mountains on the island, though volcanic, represent the remnants of the original volcano.

The stamp below designed by Derek Miller, printed by De La Rue Security Print

Issued, 11 March 2004

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