Mauritius Triangular Stamps

Mauritius issued 5 triangular stamps in this collection in 2012. The main subjects are Postal History. Every stamp has its own page with denomination, colour, perforation, catalog number and a permanent stamp ID.

Mauritius is a small island nation located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa. It was discovered by the Portuguese in the 16th century but was officially colonized by the Dutch in 1638. The French took control in 1715 and later, in 1810, the British gained possession. Mauritius gained independence in 1968. The currency used in Mauritius is the Mauritian rupee.