Flag of Mauritius
Sub-Saharan Africa · MU · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSub-Saharan Africa
- ISO codeMU
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Mauritius |
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| Country | Mauritius |
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| Official Name | Republic of Mauritius |
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| Capital | Port Louis |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | Eastern Africa |
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| ISO Code | MU / MUS |
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| Internet Domain | .mu |
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| Calling Code | +230 |
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| Currency | Mauritian rupee (MUR) |
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| Official Language(s) | English, French, Mauritian Creole |
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| Demonym | Mauritian |
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| Area | 2,040 km² |
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| Population | 1,265,303 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Mauritius |
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| Current Version Adopted | 12 March 1968 |
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| Design First Used | 1968 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 4 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Blue, Yellow, Green |
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| Designer | College of Arms, London |
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| Design Type | Four horizontal bands |
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| Nickname | Les Quatre Bandes |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Mauritius |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #EA2839 | 234, 40, 57 | 0, 83, 76, 8 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Blue | | #1A206D | 26, 32, 109 | 76, 71, 0, 57 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #FFD500 | 255, 213, 0 | 0, 16, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Green | | #00A551 | 0, 165, 81 | 100, 0, 51, 35 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Red | Stands for the struggle for freedom and independence. |
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| Blue | Stands for the Indian Ocean in which the island sits. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the new light of independence. |
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| Green | Stands for the vegetation of the island throughout the year. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 12 March 1968 | Raised at independence from the United Kingdom |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Four horizontal bands |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Four equal horizontal bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Mauritius Flag Regulations |
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How the Flag of Mauritius Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Mauritius
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 58 years |
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| Adoption Date | 12 March 1968 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1968 |
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| Designer | College of Arms, London |
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| Nickname | Les Quatre Bandes |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | No other national flag uses four equal horizontal bands of four different colours |
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| Notable Feature | Four horizontal bands |
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