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🇲🇺 Mauritius
Mauritius is a country in Eastern Africa, Seven seas (open ocean). Its capital is Port Louis, it has a population of about 1 million, it spans 2,040 km², and it uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR).
Capital
Port Louis
Population
1,243,741
Area
2,040 km²
Currency
Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Region
Eastern Africa
Continent
Seven seas (open ocean)
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