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Mauritius Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Mauritius

History of the flag

Adopted in 1968, the flag of Mauritius has remained unchanged ever since.

Locals call the flag The Four Bands (Les Quatre Bandes).

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Red embodies freedom and independence.

  • The blue represents the Indian Ocean.

  • For the sun and the advent of a new prosperous era.

  • The lush vegetation.

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