Mauritius Independence Day

Mauritius Independence Day

March 12This national holiday commemorates the day in 1968 when Mauritius gained independence from Britain, after being under its rule since the early 19th century.
CONTACTS:
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Air Mauritius Centre, Fl. 11
5, President John Kennedy St.
Port-Louis, Mauritius
230-210-1545; fax: 230-212-5142
www.mauritius.net
SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 43