Mauritius

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1. Mauritius is a small island nation east of Madagascar. To what group of islands does Mauritius belong? Islas Chafarinas Eagle Islands Iles des Madeleines Mascarene Islands

2. The island of Mauritius is split up into nine different districts. Which of these is NOT one of the districts of Mauritius? Savanne Flacq Moheli Pamplemousses

3. The capital and most populated city of Mauritius is Port Louis. What is the name of the second largest city in Mauritius? Curepipe Mahebourg Triolet Le Hochet

4. If you want to celebrate the Mauritian Independence with other Mauritians, when should you be sure to be in Mauritius? July 6th March 12th October 21st April 18th

5. What mountain serves as the highest point in Mauritius? Pieter Both Corps de Garde Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire Le Morne Brabant

6. The flag of Mauritius is one of the simplest and most colorful flags in Africa. The flag of Mauritius is made up of four different colors in horizontal stripes. What are these four colors, from top to bottom? Red, blue, yellow, green Red, white, green, yellow Yellow, white, red, blue Red, blue, white, black

7. Which of these is not a major export of Mauritius? Textile Tea Sugar Oil

8. Although the country of Mauritius has a name that is very similar to Mauritania, the two have very different etymologies. From what does the country of Mauritius get its name? A local plant The Prince of Orange The name of an early tribal chief Translation of a phrase meaning 'good land'

9. What pair of islands, governed by Mauritius, are 700 miles north of Mauritius and known for the production of coconuts? Cargados Carajos Shoals Agalega Islands Rodrigues Soudan Banks

10. One of the mountains in Port Louis is Le Pouce which means 'The Thumb' in French. The mountain gets its name from the projection that it seems to resemble. According to the city, who was the first person to have climbed this mountain? Ferdinand Magellan Charles Darwin George III Isaac Newton