Mauritius has ratified a number of international conventions and has enacted national laws to protect our marine resources. Hindus, muslims, creoles, chinese and europeans live in peace and where all the ancestral cultures have been preserved. Mauritius is an island located off the kenyan coast in. Almost all major rivers are perennial with most of the streams having their sources in. Tourism industry in mauritius has evolved exponentially for the last ten years. Each island has activities to offer, as well as lots of nature to see and enjoy. The tourism industry is also a major economic pillar on the island of rodrigues. While tourism is important to mauritius, mauritius is a small destination in world terms. A new vision for sustainable ecotourism in mauritius 4 iii. Mauritius has become known worldwide as a manufacture of quality textile, unique designed jewelry, diamonds and wide range of hand crafts such as. The economic development of mauritius since independence. Values are on a 1to7 scale unless otherwise annotated with an asterisk. If applicantminor wears glasses, the eyes should be visible. Mauritius has experienced a very slow fall in sea level 0.
Investment climate statement 2011 openness to, and restrictions upon, foreign investment mauritius continues to be among the most competitive stable and successful economies in africa while actively continuing to seek foreign investment. Mauritius in the heart of the indian ocean, 800 km to the east of madagascar, lies the crown jewel of the indian ocean the majestic island of mauritius. Mauritius government has just completed a very inclusive process to produce the policy framework and the strategy document of the project entitled maurice ile durable mid mauritius sustainable island project. Mauritius has achieved impressive and sustained progress in economic conditions. Eco tourism mauritius exceptional discoveries in mauritius. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, based. Responsible and sustainable tourism in mauritius monday, april, 2015 mauritius has been known as a luxury destination for quite some time now. Persons who are residents of mauritius under the immigration act. Mauritius has become a popular tourist destination. However, during the last few years an accelerated sea level.
Mauritius is the south equatorial current that brings warm nutrient poor water from the east. Mainstreaming biodiversity into the management of the. It was declared nature reserve in 1965 and is since 1987 under the management of the mauritius wildlife foundation mwf. A land of contrasts, of a thousand and one smiles, with a temperate tropical climate and breathtaking landscapes, home to a naturally welcoming population and offering the convenience of a modern, highquality infrastructure, mauritius is a. This is the first attempt of its kind as regards such an ambitious goal. Beachcomber mauritius 2020 beach holidays in mauritius. Passport and immigration office renewal of a mauritius passport.
The republic of mauritius is in the tropical southwest indian ocean, and is composed of a main island mauritius, 1,865 km. The burrowing boa bolyeria multicarinata was last seen in 1975 and it is probably extinct. Introduction statistics on land use fulfil a basic informational need of governments, policy makers, analysts and civil society. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. Villa mauritius holidays mauritius information guide uk north the north is a mustsee place for visitors to the island. Mangroves play an important role in the coastal eco system of mauritius.
A new vision for sustainable ecotourism in mauritius. Pereybere peuraybear pereyberes public beach is a favorite hotspot for tourists and. It is made up of the main island, mauritius, together with a number of smaller ones, including rodrigues, agalega and the saint brandon islands. Mauritius was chosen as an example of the type of country small island often considered to be both most likely to be dependent on tourism and most vulnerable to its potential harmful effects. When youre done, you can download your mauritius travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. For further details and explanation, please refer to the section how to read the countryeconomy profiles on page 89. Please contact the regional consular center in pretoria if. A citizen of mauritius and hisher spouse and children. The tropical climate, topography and history of isolation, has resulted in the evolution of a diverse biota with a high degree of endemism. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. International day for monuments and sites mauritius. In rodrigues, sea level has declined at a rate of 0. Over the past two decades, mauritius has experienced rapid economic growth and in just over 30.
Language english is the official language but most people in mauritius are bilingual being equally fluent in english and french. You will hear hindi, urdu, tamil, telegu, marathi, mandarin and. Tourism in mauritius is an important component of the mauritian economy as well as a significant source of its foreign exchange revenues. Mauritius is one of the western indian ocean states being impacted by global climate change. The total land area of the republic of mauritius is 2040 km2 and the. There are many pdf documents available across the kpmg. Mauritius is a densely populated island of around 1. Visitors should be in possession of a passport, valid at least 6 months after scheduled date of departure. As a netfood importing developing country, mauritius is particularly vulnerable to the rapidly changing global food system resulting from volatile prices of food commodities, climate change and diversion of food crops to biofuels. The republic of mauritius consists of the main island, mauritius and of a group of small islands in the indian ocean. Application for renewal of mauritius passport form p. Successful stabilization and recovery in mauritius english. Maurice ile durable mid mauritius sustainable island. Land is a unique environmental resource that delineates the.
It has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population. Seven of these are restricted to remnant populations on the northern offshore islets. Global forum on migration and development 2730 oct 2008, manila, philippines mauritius reiterated for the support of development partners such as ec, iom, oecd and world bank. Beachcomber will show you the very best of what this magical beach paradise has to offer. Thomas2 1university of mauritius, mauritius 2leeds metropolitan university, uk abstract planning as an informal activity related to the development of estates, town and villages has been the practice since colonisation in mauritius. Despite high growth between 1980 and 1996, inequality as measured by the gini coefficient fell during the same time period. Having spent one month spilt almost equally between the two mauritius islands. The agreement was signed on 23rd sept 2008 in paris. Documents indicating stay of three years abroad or copy of matriculation. Application form for issue of passports for child residing in india pdficon. Best destination south of the island where the water is crystal clear with plenty of new corals and multiple fish,, awesome hospitality and very tasty food,, a great escape especially for relaxation.
Creole and french predominate everyday life and several oriental languages are also spoken. But mauritius is not exclusively dependent on it, and therefore continues to have at least the possibility of making policy choices. Fifty years ago, tourism was a word rarely used by most people. Adopts the mauritius declaration and the mauritius strategy for the further implementation of the programme of action for the sustainable development of small island developing states, which are annexed to the present. But this would only be because some ask if the country off the eastern coast of madagascar is truly african, in light of its unusual ethnic composition. Mauritius is two hours ahead of south african standard time. We were received with unparalleled hospitality, and quickly appreciated the. Mauritius presented a paper on circular migration international workshop on creating development benefits through circular migration 89 sept 2008, mauritius in collaboration with ec.
Mauritius and its little sister rodrigues i had the chance to see and take part in most of the islands ecotourism activities. The republic of mauritius comprises a group of islands in the south west indian ocean, consisting of the main island mauritius and the outer islands of rodrigues, agalega, saint brandon, tromelin and the chagos archipelago. Action for the sustainable development of small island developing states, having met in port louis from 10 to 14 january 2005, 1. Mauritius has also accomplished what few highgrowth economies have achieved. This list of required documents is for mauritian citizens who got married to a swiss citizen in mauritius. The main beach has sun loungers were you can relax, then you can take a swim in the turquoise sea, go snorkelling onboard a glass bottom boat that takes you exploring the nearby protected. There are surprisingly lots of differences in the way that tourism has been and is being managed on the two. Some might be tempted to put a question mark after a title like mauritius. Responsible and sustainable tourism in mauritius oazure.
Catalogue of exotic plants cultivated in the island of mauritius. Fourth national report on the convention on biological. Mauritius is an island country lying 950 kilometres 590 miles east of madagascar in the indian ocean. Mainstreaming biodiversity into the management of the coastal. Positive or negative, its economic, social and ecological impact are major. Despite high growth between 1980 and 1996, inequality as measured. T h er a39 nt ivsp c ofbu ly, wdm 125 k native species of land snail of which 43 are already extinct.
The map of mauritius is also available in pdf for print. Pdf files portable document format allow documents to be. Republic of mauritius statement plenary meeting sdg 14 ocean conference, general assembly hall new york mr. An introduction ceeweb academy banja vrujci 112005. Mauritius, being a small island with limited land area, is and will always be a net importer of timber. The island of mauritius is divided into 25 major river basins and 21 minor ones with catchment areas varying from 3. It consists of the main island of mauritius and its dependencies,rodriguez, agalega, st brandon, the chagos archipelago and tromelin, all interspersed in the vast expanse of. Unless exempted, a visa should be obtained before entering mauritius. Successful stabilization and recovery in mauritius english the. Villa mauritius holidays mauritius information guide uk east a coast of exquisite coves and emerald lagoons permanently enhanced by a cool sea breeze, life goes on at different paces, among the fishing community, the local holida ymaker and. Apr, 2015 responsible and sustainable tourism in mauritius monday, april, 2015 mauritius has been known as a luxury destination for quite some time now. Mauritius travel documents visa requirements in mauritius. Excellent beaches white soft sands for relaxing and watersports.
The total land area is 2040 km2 whilst the exclusive economic zone eez covers an area of about 1. The global competitiveness index in detail the global competitiveness report 20152016 257 2. Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourist for its natural environment and manmade attractions, the multiethnic and. South africa, because of its change in regime, is in the position of. You need to submit a duplicate copy of all relevant documents mentioned above. List of acronyms apr assistant park ranger brgnp black river gorges national park brgvc black river gorges visitors center cfr us code of federal regulations cma conservation management area fs mauritius forestry service ministry of agroindustry and fisheries. Villa mauritius holidays mautitius information guide. The small island state of mauritius is located in the south west region of the indian o cean about twothirds of the way to south africa from perth in western australia. See our full hd map of mauritius with beaches, hotels, roads, attractions, district and places to visit. Supporting documents should be produced in original and photocopies at the time of submitting the application form.
The shopping in mauritius offers you to enjoy very. Acknowledgements the usfs international programs mission team extends sincere thanks to our mauritian hosts and counterparts. Mauritius managed to secure a bilateral agreement on circular migration with france. President, excellencies, distinguished colleagues, at the outset, mauritius wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to the governments of fiji and sweden for this highlevel conference on oceans, an issue which is of the. Workshop on environment statistics in support of the. Mauritius, only 12 remain, 11 of which are endemic. Mauritius is known as a plural society where all the ethnic groups present. However, over the time, it has witnessed a dramatic transformation into a multifaceted activity. Forest protection against fires, diseases, cyclones, etc fires, cyclones, disease, etc can have devastating effect on forests and considerably reduce the living biomass, thus lowering forest carbon stocks. International day for monuments and sites to mark the international day for monuments and sites 2017 which is celebrated annually on 18 april, the national heritage fund in collaboration with the ministry of arts and culture, aapravasi ghat trust fund, le morne heritage trust fund and nelson mandela centre for african culture is inviting you to. Travel and tourism have been confined to a privileged few, namely the rich at the early time.