Statistics for Country Quiz: Mauritius 🇲🇺

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
	English	100%
Between 1710-1810, this country ruled Mauritius; establishing a strong sugar industry	France	100%
	French	100%
Main Religion	Hinduism	100%
In 1835, an indentured labour system was introduced; culminating in hundreds of thousands of workers from this Asian country arriving in the following decades	India	100%
Nationality	Mauritian	100%
Time zones	1 (UTC+4)	90%
Language	Creole	90%
Bordering Oceans	Indian ocean	90%
Capital	Port Louis	90%
Between 1810-1960s, this country ruled Mauritius until its independence	United Kingdom	90%
National Animal	Dodo Bird	80%
In 1834, this was abolished in Mauritius	Slavery	80%
National Sport	Football	60%
In 1598, this country arrived and gave Mauritius its name, and the name was based of the King of the arriving country. This country also tried to colonise the island, but failed for more than 5 decades (1664-1710)	Netherlands	60%
Independence	1968	50%
Currency	Rupee	50%
Climate	Tropical	50%
Main Export (goods)	Fish	40%
State-Condition	Republic	30%
Mauritius is one of few (less than ten) countries that aren't engaged in either domestic or international __________	Conflicts	20%
	Maurice	20%
Founding Father and Most Famous Leader (1968-82)	Seewoosagur Ramgoolam	20%
Second-Largest City	Vacoas	20%