Flag of Mauritius
The flag of Mauritius has four equal horizontal stripes of red, blue, yellow and green, from top to bottom. It has no emblem, seal or other symbol and a 2:3 ratio. Its simple layout of four bright colors is often called the Four Bands, and it is easy to tell apart from other national flags.
Colors
- Red #D81818 · 25%
- Blue #283858 · 25%
- Yellow #F8B818 · 25%
- Green #088858 · 25%
Proportions: 2:3
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Meaning of the flag of Mauritius
Red stands for the struggle for freedom and independence, blue for the Indian Ocean around the island, yellow for the new light of independence shining over the island, and green for its farmland and evergreen plants. The flag was adopted on March 12, 1968, the day Mauritius became independent from Britain.
Map of Mauritius
Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 km (1,200 mi) off the southeast coast of Africa and east of Madagascar. It has no land borders; its nearest neighbor is the French island of Réunion to the southwest.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Mauritius?
The flag of Mauritius is red, blue, yellow, and green.
What are the proportions of the flag of Mauritius?
The flag of Mauritius has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Mauritius mean?
Red stands for the struggle for freedom and independence, blue for the Indian Ocean around the island, yellow for the new light of independence shining over the island, and green for its farmland and evergreen plants. The flag was adopted on March 12, 1968, the day Mauritius became independent from Britain.
Can I download the flag of Mauritius?
Yes: this page has the flag of Mauritius as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Zscout370).
