Flag of Mauritius

The flag of Mauritius, was on Independence Day, officially launched on 12 March 1968.

Importance

The colors of the flag of Mauritius have the following meaning:

  • Red stands for the blood that was shed in the struggle for independence
  • Blue symbolizes the Indian Ocean surrounding the island
  • Yellow stands for "the light of self-employment, which is now lit on the island "
  • Green represents the lush vegetation of the country

History

? Colonial Flag (1923-1968)

More flags of Mauritius

1:2? National flag at sea

26:57 flag of the Coast Guard

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