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Mauritius — silhouette, capital and facts
Mauritius is in Africa and its capital is Port Louis. With about 1.3 million people and 2,040 km², it ranks 169th in area and 154th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Mauritius, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 1.3 million
- Area
- 2,040 km²
- Language
- English, French and Mauritian Creole
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee
- Flag colors
- red, blue, yellow, green
Borders
Mauritius has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Mauritius
- The dodo, a flightless bird, lived only on Mauritius and went extinct in the seventeenth century.
- At Chamarel, the Seven Colored Earths dunes show bands of several colors in the same soil.
- In Mauritius, Mauritian Creole, which is French-based, is the everyday language of most people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
Which continent is Mauritius in?
Mauritius is in Africa.
Which countries border Mauritius?
Mauritius has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Mauritius?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Mauritius is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Mauritius?
The dodo, a flightless bird, lived only on Mauritius and went extinct in the seventeenth century. At Chamarel, the Seven Colored Earths dunes show bands of several colors in the same soil. In Mauritius, Mauritian Creole, which is French-based, is the everyday language of most people.
More countries in Africa
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Mauritius. It is only an approximation.
- Burundi — Gitega, Africa
- Mauritania — Nouakchott, Africa
- Netherlands — Amsterdam, Europe
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Mauritius is an island nation. See the full list.