Mayotte Location : Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique
Capital City : Mamoutzou
Curreny : euro (EUR); French franc (FRF)
Languages Spoken : Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population
Climate : tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)
National Holiday : Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
Background Information
Mayotte was ceded to France along with the other islands of the Comoros group in 1843. It was the only island in the archipelago that voted in 1974 to retain its link with France and forego independence.
Geographical Note
part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands
Economy
Economic activity is based primarily on the agricultural sector, including fishing and livestock raising. Mayotte is not self-sufficient and must import a large portion of its food requirements, mainly from France. The economy and future development of the island are heavily dependent on French financial assistance, an important supplement to GDP. Mayotte's remote location is an obstacle to the development of tourism.
Religions
Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic)
Ports : Dzaoudzi
International Disputes - Risks to travellers
: claimed by Comoros
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