Le Pouce Mountain, Mauritius
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.
Pouce Mountain as seen from Port Louis.
Its highest point is at 811 metres a.s.l.
The stamp below designed by Derek Miller, printed by De La
Rue Security Print
Issued, 11 March 2004
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