The flag of Mauritius
Its four horizontal bands make it one of the few flags with four stripes.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee
- Population
- 1,243,741
The flag of Mauritius is one of the most recognisable national symbols in Africa. Its four horizontal bands make it one of the few flags with four stripes.
The flag of Mauritius
Its four horizontal bands make it one of the few flags with four stripes. A flag tells the story of a nation — its history, its values and its people.
Capital and location
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, in Eastern Africa, part of Africa.
Currency
The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).
People
Mauritius is home to around 1,243,741 people.
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