In the US, the most common size is 8 in Ã 8 in Ã 16 in (20 cm Ã 20 cm Ã 41 cm); the actual size is usually about 3/8 in (1 cm) smaller to allow for mortar joints. Cinder blocks differ from concrete blocks in their aggregate content.
Geography of Seychelles. The Seychelles is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km (994 mi) east of Kenya. Seychelles lies between approximately 4ÂºS and 10ÂºS and 46ÂºE and 54ÂºE.
Mauritius map with capital Port Louis click to zoom Mauritius is an island located in the Indian Ocean about 800km (550 miles) east of Madagascar and 2,000 km (1,250 mi) off the nearest point of the African coast.The island of Rodrigues, an integral part of Mauritius, is located about 560 km (350 miles) off its northeastern coast.Mauritius is mostly of volcanic formation and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs.he island of Rodrigues, an integral part of Mauritius, is located about 560 km (350 miles) off its northeastern coast. Mauritius is mostly of volcanic formation and is almost entirely surrounded by coral reefs.