Mauritius

Capital: Port Louis

Region: Africa

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its beaches, lagoons, and reefs. It was the only home of the now-extinct dodo bird.

Fun Facts about Mauritius

• Mauritius was the only known home of the dodo bird
• The island has a UNESCO-listed underwater waterfall illusion
• Mauritius has one of Africa's highest standards of living