Border history · 1886–2023

Mauritius borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Mauritius between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since March 12, 1968. Its territory covers 2,133 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
2,133 km²
Status
Independent since 1968
March 12, 1968 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Mauritius's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – March 11, 1968

    2,133 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1886

  2. March 12, 1968 – present

    2,133 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1968

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Mauritius becomes independent from United Kingdom.