| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | MUISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | MUSISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | Port LouisGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AfricaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | MauritiusCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of MauritiusCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | MauritiusCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | named after Prince Maurice VAN NASSAU, stadtholder (governor) of the Dutch Republic, in 1598CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Parliamentary republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 12 March 1968 (from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence and Republic Day, 12 March (1968, 1992); note: became independent and a republic on the same date in 1968 and 1992, respectivelyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Dharam GOKHOOL (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | MURISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Mauritius RupeeISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 12ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Agalega Islands / Black River / Cargados Carajos Shoals / Flacq / Grand Port / Moka / Pamplemousses / Plaines Wilhems / Port Louis / Rivière du Rempart / Rodrigues Island / SavanneISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | dodo bird, earring tree flower (Trochetia boutoniana)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Motherland"; lyrics/music: Jean Georges PROSPER/Philippe GENTIL; history: adopted 1968CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, blue, yellow, greenCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: yes; citizenship by descent only: yes; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 5 out of the previous 7 years including the last 12 monthsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
named after Prince Maurice VAN NASSAU, stadtholder (governor) of the Dutch Republic, in 1598
description: four equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, yellow, and green meaning: red stands for self-determination and independence; blue for the Indian Ocean; yellow for the new light of independence, golden sunshine, or the bright future; and green for agriculture or the island's lush vegetation
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
