Mauritius
Africa · Capital Port Louis
Mauritius is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Port Louis. It has a population of around 1,265,303 people. The main language is English and the official currency is the Mauritian rupee. It has no land borders.
Mauritius is a country in Africa. Its capital is Port Louis. It has a population of 1,265,303, with no land borders. The official language is English. The official currency is the Mauritian rupee.
Mauritius at a glance
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Population
- 1.3M
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee
- Language
- English
- Continent
- Africa
- Coastline
- Yes
The flag of Mauritius
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Mauritius has no land borders.
Frequently asked questions about Mauritius
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
What continent is Mauritius in?
Mauritius is located in Africa.
What is the population of Mauritius?
Mauritius has a population of approximately 1,265,303 people.
What is the currency of Mauritius?
The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee.
What language is spoken in Mauritius?
The main language spoken in Mauritius is English.
What is the flag of Mauritius?
Mauritius's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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