Mauritius
Africa · Eastern Africa
- Capital
- Port Louis
Famous for
- Animal Pink pigeon
- Food Dholl puri
- Festival Cavadee
- Landmark Le Morne Brabant
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
The Seven Coloured Earths at Chamarel in Mauritius are sand dunes of seven distinct colours, formed from decayed volcanic rock.
Capital: Port Louis
Port Louis is Mauritius's only commercial port and contains a museum with a dodo skeleton.
Flag
Mauritius's flag is nicknamed "The Four Bands" for its four equal red, blue, yellow and green stripes.
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