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National anthem of Mauritius | |
| Lyrics | Jean-Georges Prosper |
|---|---|
| Music | Joseph Philippe Gentil |
| Adopted | 1968 |
| Audio sample | |
U.S. Navy Band instrumental version | |
"Motherland" is the national anthem of Mauritius. The music was composed by Philippe Gentil, and the English lyrics were written by Jean-Georges Prosper. The anthem is short and briefly describes the luscious landscape of Mauritius. It also mentions the qualities of its people: peace, justice and liberty.
The national anthem was first played during the first Independence Day on 12 March 1968.