Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean with a significant population of African and Afro-descendant heritage, achieved independence from British colonial rule on March 12, 1968. The event marked a major milestone in the global wave of decolonization and was celebrated as a triumph of self-determination for a diverse, multicultural society shaped by African, Indian, European, and Chinese influences.
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