Flag of Mauritius
Four horizontal bands of red, blue, yellow and green.
- Colours
- red
- blue
- yellow
- green
- Region
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1968
What the flag of Mauritius means
Red stands for the struggle for independence, blue for the Indian Ocean around the island, yellow for the light of independence shining over it, and green for the lush vegetation of the island.
Where is Mauritius?
Mauritius is in Africa. The nearest countries in Battuta are Madagascar, Seychelles, Comoros, Mozambique and Malawi. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Africa.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Mauritius adopted?
The current flag of Mauritius was adopted in 1968.
What colours are on the flag of Mauritius?
The main colours of the flag of Mauritius are red, blue, yellow and green.