Afrikaans
South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
Mauritian Rupee
Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.