Flag of Mauritius
countryThe flag of Mauritius was adopted on March 12, 1968 to a design by Gurudutt Moher. Four horizontal bands. It uses 4 colours: red, blue, yellow and green. The official proportions are 2:3.
Hoist
Ratio 2:3
Fly
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius |
| Official Country Name | Republic of Mauritius |
| Capital | Port Louis |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| ISO Country Code | MU / MUS |
| Internet Domain | .mu |
| Calling Code | +230 |
| Currency | Mauritian rupee (MUR) |
| National Language(s) | English, French, Mauritian Creole |
| Demonym | Mauritian |
| Area | 2,040 km² |
| Population | 1.3 million (2025 est.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | March 12, 1968 |
| First Used | 1968 |
| Current Version Adopted | March 12, 1968 |
| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 4 |
| Main Colors | Red, Blue, Yellow, Green |
| Designer | Gurudutt Moher |
| Design Type | Four horizontal bands |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Mauritius |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #EA2839 | 234, 40, 57 | 0, 83, 76, 8 | |
| Blue | #1A206D | 26, 32, 109 | 76, 71, 0, 57 | |
| Yellow | #FFD500 | 255, 213, 0 | 0, 16, 100, 0 | |
| Green | #00A551 | 0, 165, 81 | 100, 0, 51, 35 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the struggle for freedom and independence |
|---|---|
| Blue colour | Represents the Indian Ocean around the island |
| Yellow colour | Represents the light of independence |
| Green colour | Represents the year-round vegetation of the island |
| Four bands | A rare four-stripe national flag, each band standing for one element of the island’s identity |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1968 | The design was first used |
| 1968-03-12 | The current flag was officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Width | 2 units (hoist) |
| Length | 3 units (fly) |
Mauritius Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Mauritius
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | National representation | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | View flag |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | View flag |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | View flag |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | View flag |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | View flag |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | View flag |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 58 years old as of 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | March 12, 1968 |
| Oldest Version | 1968 |
| Designer | Gurudutt Moher |
| Most Common Color | Red |
| Similar Flags | Cabo Verde, Costa Rica, Suriname |
| Unique Feature | Four horizontal bands |
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Facts about the Flag of Mauritius
- Four horizontal bands of equal width is a rare construction; almost every other flag with four colours divides them differently.
- The design was created for independence in 1968 by a civil servant, Gurudutt Moher, and has never been altered.
- Mauritius is one of the few countries whose flag uses no white at all.
- The flag of Mauritius was officially adopted on March 12, 1968. It was designed by Gurudutt Moher.
- The flag in its present form is 58 years old as of 2026.
- Design type: Four horizontal bands.
- The official proportions are 2:3. It shares that ratio with 82 national flags.
- The flag uses 4 colours: red, blue, yellow and green.
- The red on the flag stands for the struggle for freedom and independence.
- The blue on the flag stands for the Indian Ocean around the island.
- The yellow on the flag stands for the light of independence.
- Four bands: A rare four-stripe national flag, each band standing for one element of the island’s identity.
- The design belongs to the "Horizontal multi-band" family, shared with 4 other flags in this reference.
- Flags most often confused with it: Cabo Verde, Costa Rica and Suriname.
- Mauritius became independent on 12 March 1968 from the United Kingdom.
- Mauritius became a republic in 1992.
- Football and horse racing are the most followed sports.
- The national animal is the dodo, extinct since the seventeenth century but still the national emblem.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flag of Mauritius
When was the flag of Mauritius adopted?
The flag of Mauritius was officially adopted on March 12, 1968.
What do the colours of the flag of Mauritius mean?
Red for the struggle for freedom and independence, blue for the Indian Ocean around the island, yellow for the light of independence and green for the year-round vegetation of the island.
When did Mauritius gain independence?
Mauritius became independent on 12 March 1968 from the United Kingdom. Mauritius became a republic in 1992.
What is the national sport of Mauritius?
Football and horse racing are the most followed sports.
What do the symbols on the flag of Mauritius represent?
Four bands — A rare four-stripe national flag, each band standing for one element of the island’s identity.
Who designed the flag of Mauritius?
The flag was designed by Gurudutt Moher.
What are the proportions of the flag of Mauritius?
The official ratio is 2:3, which makes the flag rectangular. It shares those proportions with 82 national flags.
What is the national anthem of Mauritius?
The national anthem is "Motherland".
When is the national day of Mauritius?
It falls on 12 March, Independence Day, and the flag is flown across the country.
What is the national animal of Mauritius?
The national animal is the dodo, extinct since the seventeenth century but still the national emblem.