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Mayotte Capital: Mamoutzou Population: 201,234 The Geography of Mayotte Total Size: 374 square km Size Comparison: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 12 50 S, 45 10 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks Geographical Low Point: Indian Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Benara 660 m Climate: tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) The People of Mayotte Type of Government: NA Languages Spoken: Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population Independence: none (territorial collectivity of France) National Holiday: Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) Nationality: Mahorais (singular and plural) Religions: Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) Economy of Mayotte Major Industries: newly created lobster and shrimp industry, construction Agricultural Products: vanilla, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), coffee, copra Natural Resources: NEGL Major Exports: ylang-ylang (perfume essence), vanilla, copra, coconuts, coffee, cinnamon Major Imports: food, machinery and equipment, transportation equipment, metals, chemicals Currency: euro (EUR) National GDP: $466,800,000 Total Export Revenue: $4,850,000 Brief History of Mayotte: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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