Mauritius
Officially known as the Republic of Mauritius, Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about 2,000 kilometers (1,100 miles) off the southeast coast of Africa. It includes Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon in addition to the main island, which is also known as Mauritius. The Mascarene Islands include Mauritius and Rodrigues, as well as Réunion, a nearby French overseas department. Port Louis is the capital and largest city on the main island of Mauritius, where the majority of people live. The country has an exclusive economic zone that covers 2,300,000 square kilometers (or 670,000 square nautical miles) and covers 2,040 square kilometers (790 square miles).
Around 975, Arab sailors were the first to find the uninhabited island, which they named Dina Arobi. In spite of their lack of interest in the islands, Portuguese sailors made the first confirmed [clarification needed] discovery in 1507. The Dutch took control in 1598 and established a series of temporary settlements over the next 120 years before giving up in 1710. In 1715, France took control and renamed it the Isle de France. The island was taken over by the United Kingdom in 1810, and four years later, France gave the United Kingdom control of Mauritius and its dependencies in the Treaty of Paris. Rodrigues, Agaléga, St. Brandon, the Chagos Archipelago, and, up until 1906, the Seychelles were all parts of the British colony of Mauritius. Because the island of Tromelin is not specifically mentioned in the Treaty of Paris, Mauritius and France disagree regarding sovereignty over it. Until its independence in 1968, the United Kingdom's plantation-based colony of Mauritius remained primarily that way.
The people of Mauritius are extremely diverse in terms of ethnicity, culture, language, and religion due to its location and centuries of colonialism. It is the only African nation where Hinduism is most widely practiced. With significant Creole, Sino-Mauritian, and Franco-Mauritian minorities, Indo-Mauritians make up the majority of the population. Mauritius has a government that is very similar to the Westminster parliamentary system, and it is the only African nation with full democracy. In addition, the island has a high ranking for political and economic freedom. Additionally, Mauritius is the only nation on the continent with a "very high" Human Development Index. The nation is categorized as a high-income economy by the World Bank. It is also ranked as one of the most developed economies and the most competitive in Africa. It is a welfare state in the nation. The public authority gives free general medical care, let loose instruction through the tertiary level and free open transportation for understudies, senior residents, and the debilitated. The Global Peace Index ranked Mauritius as the most peaceful African nation in 2019.
Mauritius and the other Mascarene Islands are well-known for their diverse flora and fauna. The island is home to numerous endemic species. The only known home of the dodo, along with several other avian species, was on the island, which was colonized by humans relatively soon after. Other endemic animals include, for instance: the pink pigeon, the kestrel, and the Mauritius parakeet.
Why to study in Mauritius
You will be able to find better-paying jobs in Mauritius or elsewhere if you complete an English-taught degree. Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mauritius are more affordable than in other international study destinations.
Studying in Mauritius can be closer to your home country, saving you money on travel and making it easier to visit family and friends on vacation, depending on where you come from.
The majority of Mauritius' English-language universities are accredited by the country's government and may be fully or partially recognized by universities in other nations. As a result, you will have a better chance of continuing your education abroad at more prestigious universities in Europe, the United States, Canada, or Australia because you will be earning an international degree.
Studies in Mauritius that are taught in English are also a great way to build a professional network that can lead to job opportunities and collaborations after graduation.
Top Universities of Mauritius
1. University of Mauritius
The Mauritius national university is the University of Mauritius. In terms of student enrollment and curriculum offerings, it is the nation's oldest and largest university. Reduit, Moka, is home to the main campus of the public university.
2. University of Technology, Mauritius
In Mauritius, there is a public research university called the University of Technology. The main campus is in the Port-Louis neighborhood of La Tour Koenig, Pointe-aux-Sables.
3. Open University of Mauritius
The Open University of Mauritius is a state funded Mauritius in Mauritius. Through open distance learning, it offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Reduit, Moka, is the location of OU's headquarters.
4. Anna Medical College
Mauritius has a college called Anna Medical College. At the moment, it is connected to the University of Technology in Mauritius. It only offers the MBBS program and is in Montagne Blanche, south-east of the island.
5. Curtin Mauritius
The Charles Telfair Campus in Mauritius is one of the international campuses of Curtin University, a public research university. It provides certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate degree programs and is a member of the Tertiary Education Commission.
Places to Visit while Travelling Mauritius
1. Port Louis
Port Louis, which was established in 1736, is sheltered between a semicircular mountain chain and a deepwater harbor in the west Indian Ocean. Port Louis is awe-inspiring in its combination of modernity and history, perfectly balancing its contemporary glitz with its 300-year-old traditions. Countries like India, China, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe have had a significant impact on this flamboyant city's culture. The artistic, musical, historical, and architectural heritage of Port Louis is what makes it so beautiful.
2. Belle Mare
Belle Mare is a private island in Mauritius that looks like it should be in a picture. It has green landscapes and clean beaches with white sand. Belle Mare's ultra-luxurious resorts, known for their world-class amenities, also draw tourists, making it a peaceful beach destination.
3. Chamarel
Chamarel is well-known for its unique natural formation of seven different colors of earth. Chamarel is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mauritius due to the geological formation it possesses. Red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple, and yellow are the seven colors here. All soluble elements, like silicon dioxide, have been washed out by the tropical climate of Mauritius, resulting in letter colors in some areas. It is believed that the sand particles will eventually settle in layers to form a spectrum if all of the colors are mixed together.
4. Tamarin Beach
Tamarin Beach, formerly Santosha Bay, was a popular surfing destination. This beach used to have a lot of high waves, perfect for surfing, and a lot of tourists from all over the world came here to enjoy it.
5. Underwater Waterfall
What can be more captivating than wondering about a cascade which streams under the water. Riviere Noire and its surrounding seaside are well-known for their underwater waterfalls, which have attracted a large number of tourists from all over the world.
