What Are People From Mauritius Called?

Name: Mauritius
Address: East Africa, Mauritius

East Africa, Mauritius

Mauritius

People from Mauritius are called:

People from Mauritius are called Mauritian.

Demonym:

Mauritian

Pronunciation:

/məˈrɪʃən/

About Mauritius

Capital city: Port Louis.
Island nation in the Indian Ocean known for beaches, coral reefs, and multicultural society.
Economic success story with tourism, financial services, and sugar industry.
English is official, French widely spoken, with Mauritian Creole as lingua franca.

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Population:: 1,299,469 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mauritius
Region:: East Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Dutch Prince Maurice of Nassau by Dutch colonizers in the 17th century.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Madagascar

west across the Indian Ocean

People are called:

Malagasy

Seychelles

north across the Indian Ocean

People are called:

Seychellois

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,299,469 (2024 est.)
Country:: Mauritius
Region:: East Africa

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