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Mauritius quiz
Mauritius shows up in 4 quizzes: the Africa map, 3 Explorer photos and flag. Port Louis is the capital.
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6 questions about Mauritius only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Mauritius at a glance
| Capital | Port Louis |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, about 800 km (500 mi) east of Madagascar |
| Population | 1.3 million (2025 estimate), 156th of 196 |
| Area | 2,040 km², 168th of 196 |
| People per km² | 643 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 177 km |
| Highest point | Mont Piton, 828 m |
| Official languages | French and English |
| Currency | Mauritian rupee |
| Flag colours | red, blue, yellow and green |
| Independence | 1968, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +230 |
| Terrain | Small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau |
| Climate | Tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May) |
| Where the name comes from | Named after Prince Maurice VAN NASSAU, stadtholder (governor) of the Dutch Republic, in 1598 |
| In our quizzes | 4 packs |
Mauritius has no land borders, only 177 km of coastline. By area Mauritius is 168th of 196 countries, just behind the Comoros and ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Places to find
3 in Explorer
Two remote coral islands of coconut palms, 1,000 km north of Mauritius.
Photo: sarvajanik / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Mauritius' capital, a harbour city beneath the Moka mountains.
Photo: Arne Müseler / CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A rugged mountain peninsula that sheltered runaway slaves, now a memorial to their freedom.
Photo: "dronepicr" / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceWhere Mauritius trips people up
Mauritius is shown with the Seychelles, the Comoros and Madagascar for the flag.
Explorer has 3 Mauritius photos: Agaléga, Port Louis and Le Morne Brabant.
Every Mauritius question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
Which continent is Mauritius in?
Mauritius is in Africa.
What is the population of Mauritius?
About 1.3 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Mauritius?
Mauritius has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Mauritius?
Mont Piton, at 828 m.
What is the official language of Mauritius?
There are 2: French and English.