Mauritius: flag, capital and facts

Mauritius is a country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Port Louis. It covers about 2,040 km² (788 sq mi). Official languages include English, French and Mauritian Creole. Mauritius has no land borders with other countries.

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Mauritius at a glance

Official name: Republic of Mauritius
Capital: Port Louis
Region: Eastern Africa (Africa)
Area: 2,040 km² (788 sq mi)
Official languages: English, French and Mauritian Creole
Currency: Mauritian rupee (₨)
People: Mauritian
Calling code: +230
Internet domain: .mu
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.

Mauritius is in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (₨).

Mauritius has 3 official languages: English, French and Mauritian Creole.

Mauritius has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

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