Mauritius 🇲🇺
Mauritius 🇲🇺: capital Port Louis, population 1.3 million, located in Africa. Currency: Mauritian Rupee (₨). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Port Louis
- Population: 1.3 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: English & French
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee (₨)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Mauritius
- Area: 2,040 km² (788 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Island nation
- People: Mauritian
- Internet domain: .mu
Fun Facts About Mauritius
- Home to the now-extinct dodo bird.
- Has an underwater waterfall illusion caused by sand and silt.
- One of the most diverse and multicultural islands in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mauritius known for?
Mauritius is known for several things — Home to the now-extinct dodo bird; Has an underwater waterfall illusion caused by sand and silt; One of the most diverse and multicultural islands in the world.
How big is Mauritius?
Mauritius covers about 2,040 square kilometers (788 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Mauritius landlocked?
Mauritius is an island nation. It has a coastline but shares no land borders with other countries.
What are people from Mauritius called?
People from Mauritius are called Mauritian.
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
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