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Grande Rivière Noire is situated in the district of Rivière Noire (Black River) located in the southwest of the island. 

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Its administrative center is Bamboo, but has long been in Tamarin,  

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as it was considered too distant for the villagers.

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In this district one can find the holiday village resort of Flic en Flac. 

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There is also Tamarin, which is practically the only place on the island where you can surf.

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The district is well known for attractions such as:

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Tamarin Falls, Chamarel "the seven coloured earths", National Park of Black River Gorges

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The district derives its name after the low rainfall rate and is indeed the driest place in Mauritius