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Mauritius for kids

Mauritius is a country where people speak English, French and Mauritian Creole. Its capital city is Port Louis. To greet a friend, kids there say “Bonzour”.

🏳️ Flag: The flag of Mauritius
🏛️ Capital city: Port Louis
🗣️ Languages: English, French and Mauritian Creole
👋 How to say hello: Bonzour / Hello
🍽️ A favorite food: Dholl puri (lentil flatbread)
🎉 A big celebration: Independence Day, March 12
🐾 An animal to spot: Dodo (national symbol)
📍 A famous landmark: Seven Colored Earths of Chamarel

Fun fact about Mauritius

The dodo, a big bird that could not fly, once lived only on Mauritius.

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Can you say Bonzour the way people in Mauritius do?
Would you like to try dholl puri (lentil flatbread)? What food would you share from your home?
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