Capital of Mauritius: Port Louis
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis. Mauritius sits in Africa, has a population of 1,299,469, and uses the MUR. Official languages include English, French.
Quick facts
- Capital: Port Louis
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~1,299,469
- Area: 2,040 km²
- Population density: 637 people per km²
- Official languages: English, French
- Currency: MUR
- ISO code: MU
How big is Mauritius?
By population, Mauritius ranks 156th in the world, holding roughly 0.02% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 171st.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Mauritius has 637 people per square kilometre, which is about 11 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Mauritius is the 48th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Mauritius in population are Estonia (1,326,590) and Timor-Leste (1,341,296).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Comoros (1,862 km²) and Luxembourg (2,586 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
English is spoken officially in 58 countries in this dataset, including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, and 52 others.
Mauritius uses the MUR, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Mauritius in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Mauritius belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Mauritius and a page on the flag of Mauritius.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
What is the population of Mauritius?
About 1,299,469, making it the 156th most populous country in the world.
How big is Mauritius?
2,040 square kilometres, ranking 171st by land area, at a density of 637 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Mauritius use?
The MUR, which no other country uses.