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Quiz: Mauritius

  1. What was the capital?

    • Port Louis
    • Pyongyang
    • Kathmandu
    • Charlotte Amalie
    Answer

    Port Louis — Capital: Port Louis.

  2. When was Mauritius founded?

    • 12 March 1968, independence from Britain
    • 28 November 1960, independence from France
    • 1 July 1962, independence from Belgium
    • 24 October 1964, independence from Britain
    Answer

    12 March 1968, independence from Britain — Founded: 12 March 1968, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Mauritius have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Federal presidential republic in free association with America
    • Federal parliamentary republic; large areas outside government control
    • Parliamentary system under the 1968 constitution; a premier leads the elected government, and a governor represents Britain
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean, once home to the dodo.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean, once home to the dodo.