Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France located in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. It consists of a m ...
Mayotte has a complex history involving various powers, including the Sultanate of Mwali, French colonial rule, and a brief period under the Comoros. ...
Longitude: 45.1667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Mayotte:
13,706.416 km
Terrain:
Mayotte's terrain includes coastal plains, undulating hills, and mountains, with Mont Bénara being the highest point.
Natural Resources:
Natural resources include marine resources, agricultural land, and potential for geothermal energy.
Industries:
Key industries include agriculture (notably ylang-ylang, vanilla, and coffee), fishing, and tourism. The economy benefits from financial aid from France, and the service sector is growing.
Population: 226,915
The majority of the population lives in the coastal areas, with significant populations in Mamoudzou, the capital, and other major towns like Dzaoudzi.
Area: 374 km2
Mayotte is about 1.5 times the size of Washington, D.C.
Mayotte is part of the Comoro Archipelago. The main island, Grande-Terre, is characterized by coastal plains, undulating hills, and a central mountain range with Mount Bénara being the highest point.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
French is the official language, but Shimaore (a Bantu language) and Kibushi (a Malagasy language) are also widely spoken.
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Mamoudzou
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:42 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Mayotte is a white field with the coat of arms featuring two seahorses and a crescent moon.
Bordering Countries
Mayotte has no bordering countries.
Visiting Mayotte
You're in for a treat! Mayotte is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and coral reefs
- Rich cultural heritage
- Lush tropical landscapes
- Risk of cyclones from November to April
- Limited medical facilities
- High cost of living and travel
- 3.5MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Mahoran cuisine blends African, French, and Indian influences.
- Popular dishes include mataba and pilao.
- Seafood and tropical fruits are staples.
- Explore the lagoon of Mayotte
- Visit the Dziani Dzaha Crater Lake
- Relax on N'Gouja Beach
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