Flag of Mauritius
- Country
- Mauritius
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Continent
- Africa
- Adopted
- 1968
- Colours
- Red, Blue, Yellow, Green
What does the flag of Mauritius mean?
The four colours represent different aspects of the island nation. Red is for the bloodshed during the fight for freedom. Blue is for the surrounding Indian Ocean. Yellow represents the new light of independence. Green is for the lush vegetation of the island.
Colours and what they stand for
Red
The struggle for independence.
Blue
The Indian Ocean.
Yellow
The light of independence and a bright future.
Green
The island's agriculture.
History
Adopted in 1968 upon independence. It was designed by a Mauritian schoolteacher.
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