RED	represents the struggle for freedom and independence
BLUE	represents the Indian Ocean in the middle of which Mauritius is situated
YELLOW	represents the new light of independence shining over the island
GREEN	represents the agriculture of Mauritius and its colour throughout the twelve months of the year

The flag is in the proportion of 6 to 4 and consists of four equal horizontal stripes Red, Blue, Yellow and Green.

The British Standard colours and numbers for the colours are as follows:-

Red	0.005
Blue	7.086
Yellow	0.001
Green	0.010