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Mauritius
Eastern AfricaCapital Port Louis
Mauritius is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its capital is Port Louis. Mauritius has no land neighbours on the map. The closest countries across the water are Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles.
A way to remember it
A small island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
Good to know
It was the only home of the dodo, a flightless bird that is now extinct.
Quick facts
- CapitalPort Louis
- RegionAfrica, Eastern Africa
- Also known asRepublic of Mauritius, République de Maurice
Comoros
Madagascar
Seychelles