Mauritian Symbols
Mauritius's Information
| Land Area | 2,030 km2 |
|---|---|
| Water Area | 10 km2 |
| Total Area | 2,040km2 (#169) |
| Population | 1,348,242 (#155) |
| Population Density | 664.16/km2 |
| Government Type | Parliamentary Republic |
| GDP (PPP) | $25.85 Billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $20,500 |
| Currency | Rupee (MUR) |
| Largest Cities |
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- Bird: Dodo
- Coat of Arms:
- Coat of Arms: The coat of arms of Mauritius
consists of a Dodo Bird and Sambur Deer supporting sugar cane and a
shield divided into four sections.
The country's motto, "Stella clavisque maris indici," (Star and key of the Indian Ocean) is displayed in Latin on a ribbon below. - Flag of Mauritius
- Flower: Boucle d'Oreille
- Motto: "Stella Clavisque Maris Indici" ("Star and Key of the Indian Ocean")
This page was last updated on April 7, 2017.
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