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Flag of Mauritius

The flag of Mauritius has four horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, blue, yellow and green. The current design dates from 1968. Mauritius is in Africa, and its capital is Port Louis. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of Mauritius

Facts at a glance

CapitalPort Louis
ContinentAfrica
Population1.2 million
Area2,040 km²
CurrencyMauritian rupee
Colorsred, blue, yellow and green
Proportions2:3
In use since1968

Which one is the flag of Mauritius?

What people also ask

What colors are on the flag of Mauritius?
Red, blue, yellow and green. The flag of Mauritius has four horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Mauritius?
Port Louis.
When was the flag of Mauritius adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1968.
What is the population of Mauritius?
About 1.2 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 2,040 km².

Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.