What is the Capital of Mauritius?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Mauritius is Port Louis. Mauritius is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 1,243,741. The official currency is the Mauritian rupee and the primary language spoken is English.
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Port Louis at a glance
| Capital city | Port Louis |
|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius (Republic of Mauritius) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 1,243,741 (156th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+04:00 |
| Currency | Mauritian rupee (MUR) |
| Calling code | +230 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Mauritius in context
- Mauritius covers 2,040 km², making it the 170th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 610 people per km² ranks 11th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Mauritius has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 1,243,741 people, Mauritius holds about 0.3% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Mauritius has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Mauritius is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Mauritius — FAQ
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
Is Port Louis the largest city in Mauritius?
Yes — Port Louis is both the capital and the largest city of Mauritius.
What country is Port Louis in?
Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius.
What continent is Port Louis in?
Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is located in Africa.
Is Port Louis the capital of Mauritius?
Yes — Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius (official name: Republic of Mauritius).
Port Louis is the capital of which country?
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, in Eastern Africa.
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