Mauritius
Republic of Mauritius
Region
Africa • Eastern Africa
Capital
Port Louis
The flag of Mauritius is composed of four equal horizontal bands of red, blue, yellow and green.
About Mauritius
Mauritius is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Port Louis. With a population of 1,265,740, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 2,040 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 620.46 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.
The official languages of Mauritius include English, French and Mauritian Creole.
The currency used in Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee (₨), .
Mauritius is a member of the United Nations.
In Mauritius, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+04:00 time zone.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Port Louis
- Continent: Africa
- Native Name: Mauritius
- Demonym: Mauritian
- Top Level Domain: .mu
- Calling Code: +230
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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