Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, a small island country in the Indian Ocean. The flag of Mauritius reflects its independence and location in the Indian Ocean and its bright future. The island has varied vegetation and is known for its sandy beaches. The people of Mauritius enjoy a mix of Creole, Indian, Chinese and Muslim foods and drinks like alouda, a basil seed-infused milk drink. Creole is also spoken alongside other languages like Hindi, Chinese, Urdu and Bhojpuri by the population of 1.2 million people who use the Mauritian rupee as currency.