Premise: Landlocked developing countries ( LLDC ) are developing countries that are landlocked . Mauritius ( [ məˈrɪʃəs ] or [ məˈrɪʃiːəs ] Maurice ) , officially the Republic of Mauritius ( République de Maurice ) , is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2000 km off the southeast coast of the African continent . The country includes the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues [ 560 km east of Mauritius ] , and the outer islands ( Agaléga , St. Brandon and two disputed territories ) . Along with the other Mascarene Islands , Mauritius is known for its varied flora and fauna , with many species endemic to the island .
Hypothesis: Mauritius is a landlocked nation.
Label: CONTRADICTION