Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
English and French; uses the Latin alphabet with standard characters
Culture
Look for signs of a multicultural society, including temples, churches, and mosques, along with street markets.
Miscellaneous
Distinctive features may include sugarcane fields, tropical plants, and coastal scenery; the presence of beach resorts or fishing villages is also telling.
Capital
Port Louis
Environment & landscape
Environment
Mauritius features lush green landscapes, volcanic mountains, and beautiful beaches with coral reefs.
Infrastructure
Architectural styles range from colonial buildings to modern structures; urban areas have a mix of low-rise and high-rise buildings.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include palm trees, eucalyptus, and casuarina; grasses are typically tropical varieties.
Topography
Mauritius is characterized by a mountainous interior, with coastal plains and some hilly regions.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue band at the top; they follow a format of 'M' followed by a series of numbers.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the left side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are predominantly in French and English, with a mix of standard international road signs and local variations.
Stop
Stop signs read 'STOP' in Mauritius.
Bollards
Bollards are typically painted in bright colors and may feature reflective elements for visibility.
Poles
Utility poles are usually made of concrete and may have multiple wires for telecommunications and electricity.