Mauritius (1968–1992)

Between independence in 1968 and becoming a republic in 1992, Mauritius was an independent sovereign state that shared its head of state with the United Kingdom and other states headed by Elizabeth II.

Mauritius

1968–1992
Motto: "Stella Clavisque Maris Indici" (Latin)
"Star and Key of the Indian Ocean"
Anthem: Motherland
CapitalPort Louis
Common languagesMauritian Creole
French
English
Rodriguan Creole
GovernmentConstitutional monarchy
Queen 
 1968–1992
Elizabeth II
Governor-General 
 1968 (first)
John Shaw Rennie
 1986–1992 (last)
Veerasamy Ringadoo
Prime Minister 
 1968–1982
Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
 1982–1992
Anerood Jugnauth
History 
 Independence
12 March 1968
 Republic proclaimed
12 March 1992
Area
19722,040 km2 (790 sq mi)
Population
 1972
851334
CurrencyMauritian rupee
Calling code230
ISO 3166 codeMU
Preceded by
Succeeded by
British Mauritius
Republic of Mauritius
Today part of Mauritius

In 1968, the United Kingdom's Mauritius Independence Act 1968 granted independence to the British Crown Colony of Mauritius. The British monarch, Elizabeth II, remained head of state as Queen of Mauritius, as well as being Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. The monarch's constitutional roles in Mauritius were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Mauritius. The Governors-General were:

Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and then Sir Anerood Jugnauth held office as Prime Minister of Mauritius.

Queen's Personal Mauritian Flag

Elizabeth II visited Mauritius 24–26 March 1972.[1]

In 1975, a series of student protests turned violent.[2]

The Republic of Mauritius was proclaimed on 12 March 1992. Following the abolition of the monarchy, the last Governor General of Mauritius, Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo became the first President of Mauritius.

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