Flag of Mauritius
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents the struggle for independence, blue the Indian Ocean, yellow the light of independence, green the tropical vegetation.
History
Adopted on March 12, 1968 upon gaining independence from the United Kingdom.
Curiosities
Mauritius is known for the dodo, an extinct bird that only existed there. It is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world.
