Mauritius

Culture

Main article: Culture of Mauritius

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The mixed colonial past of Mauritius is reflected in its culture. For example, the cuisine of Mauritius is a blend of European, French, Indian, Chinese and Creole.

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Cuisine - European - French - India - Chinese - Creole

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In 1847 Mauritius became the fifth country in the world to issue postage stamps. The two types of stamps issued then, known as the Red Penny and the Blue Penny are probably the most famous stamps in the world, being very rare and therefore also very expensive.

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1847 - Postage stamp - Red Penny - Blue Penny

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When discovered, the island of Mauritius was home to a previously unknown species of bird, which the Portuguese named the dodo (simpleton), as they appeared not too bright. However, by 1681, all dodos had been killed by settlers or their domesticated animals. Nevertheless, the dodo is prominently featured as a supporter of the national coat-of-arms(see above).

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Dodo - 1681 - Domesticated animal - Supporter - Coat-of-arms

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• Music of Mauritius