Mauritius
Eastern Africa, Africa
EnglishFrenchMauritian Creole
Mauritius is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 1,243,741 and an area of 2,040 km², the capital city is Port Louis. The official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole. The national currency is the Mauritian rupee (₨ MUR).
Quick Facts
🏛️
Port Louis
Capital
👥
1,243,741
Population
📐
2,040 km²
Area
💰
₨ MUR
Currency
📞
+230
Dial Code
🌐
.mu
TLD
Economy
Mauritius has a GDP per capita of $11,991, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
GDP per Capita$11,991
GNI per Capita$12,970
Geography
Mauritius is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 20.28°S, 57.55°E. It has no land borders. The highest point is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 m.
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates20.28°S, 57.55°E
🏔️ Highest PointPiton de la Petite Rivière Noire
828 m
828 m
TimezonesUTC+04:00
Infrastructure
Notable infrastructure highlights in Mauritius, including Stade Anjalay with a capacity of 18,000 seats.
🏟️ Largest StadiumStade Anjalay
18,000 seats
18,000 seats
Frequently Asked Questions about Mauritius
- What is the capital of Mauritius?
- The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
- What is the population of Mauritius?
- Mauritius has a population of approximately 1,243,741 people.
- What currency does Mauritius use?
- Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (₨ MUR).
- What languages are spoken in Mauritius?
- The official languages of Mauritius are English, French, Mauritian Creole.
- What is the area of Mauritius?
- Mauritius covers a total area of 2,040 km².
- What is the GDP per capita of Mauritius?
- The GDP per capita of Mauritius is approximately $11,991.