Mauritius: flag, capital and facts
Mauritius is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Port Louis. Population — 1,245,779. Area — 2,040 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Mauritius
Four stripes — the only four-striped national flag in the world.
The capital of Mauritius — Port Louis
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius. Port Louis is named after King Louis of France.
Facts about Mauritius
- Official name
- Republic of Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 1,245,779
- Area
- 2,040 km²
- Currency
- MUR (₨)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -20.28333333°, 57.55°
How to remember the name
The nameMauritius — the island where the dodo bird once lived.
Did you know?
The extinct dodo bird lived only on Mauritius.
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