Port Louis (Concert of Europe)

Port Louis (French: Port-Louis, Mauritian Creole: Porlwi) is the capital and largest city of, a colony of. Built in the 18th century as a trading port, it prospered over the decades thanks to Mauritius's favorable position for trade and passage of ships in the : today, it is the colony's main industrial, cultural and commercial hub.

The city reflects Mauritius's history of cultural contamination: most of the population is of mixed descent, and both French and Mauritian Creole are widely spoken. The majority religion is, but there is a large Catholic minority and a smaller Muslim one. Today, the city thrives thanks to its port, as well as a touristic and cultural attraction.