Continent : Africa

Capital city : Port Louis

Currency : Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Population size : About 1.3 milion people

Official language : English (official), French, and Mauritian Creole (widely spoken)

National dish : Dholl Puri – a flatbread stuffed with spiced split peas, often served with curry and pickles

Interesting detail : Mauritius was once home to the now-extinct dodo bird, which became a national symbol. The island blends Indian, African, European, and Chinese cultures into a unique and colorful identity.