Mauritius
Mauritius is a country in Africa with a population of 1,273,591. Its capital is Port Louis and the currency is the MUR. GDP per capita is around $11,000, the main language is English.
Key facts
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Where is Mauritius?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 59,000 in 1800 to 1,273,591 in 2023
From 51.9 yrs in 1950 to 74.9 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Frequently asked questions
What country is MU?
MU is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Mauritius, a country in Africa with its capital at Port Louis.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The main language spoken in Mauritius is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
What is the country calling code for Mauritius?
The international dialling code for Mauritius is +230. Its two-letter country code is MU.
What currency is used in Mauritius?
Mauritius uses the MUR, currency code MUR.
What is the population of Mauritius?
Mauritius has a population of about 1,273,591 people across 2,040 km².