Mayotte
Population
186,452 peopleCapital
MamoudzouCurrency
EuroLanguages spoken in Mayotte
FrenchMap of Mayotte
Area in square kilometers
374 km2Gross domestic product per capita
$ 2,600
départementale de Mayotte), is an overseas collectivity of France
consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Mahoré), a smaller
island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several islets around these
two.
Mayotte is in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean,
Mayotte in French) sultanate was established on the island.
In 1503, Mayotte was observed by Portuguese explorers, but not
colonized.
In 1832, it was conquered by Andriantsoly, former king of Iboina on
Mayotte was ceded to France along with the other Comoros in 1843. It
was the only island in the archipelago that voted in referendums in
1974 and 1976 to retain its link with France and forgo independence
(with 63.8% and 99
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.
Geography
Mayotte is a French island in the Indian Ocean off East Africa between
Madagascar and Mozambique. It was formerly part of France's Comoros
Islands territory. When Comoros voted for independence in the 1970's,
Mayotte decided to remain a French "collective"
The easiest way to get around Mayotte is with bush taxis ("taxi
brousse") who will take you around the island for a few euros.
Talk
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French is the official language and is spoken by roughly 35% of the
Mayotte is a malaria-infested zone. Consult your physician for
anti-malaria medecine, and pile on mosquito repellent.
Respect
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90% of the population is Muslim, following a very tolerant Islam. Say
(French: Collectivité départementale de Mayotte), is an overseas
collectivity of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre (or
Mahoré), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several
islets around these two.
Mayotte is in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean,
In 1503, Mayotte was observed by Portuguese explorers, but not
colonized.
In 1832, it was conquered by Andriantsoly, former king of Iboina on
Madagascar; in 1833 conquered by the neighbouring sultanate of Mwali
Politics of Mayotte takes place in a framework of a parliamentary
representative democratic French overseas community, whereby the
President of the General Council is the head of government, and of a
multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
Territorial Dispute: Mayotte is claimed by the Comoros.
Party abbreviations: MDM = Mouvement Départementaliste Mahorais
(Mahoré Departementalist Movement, Mayotte regionalist, est.2007); MPM
= Mouvement Populaire Mahorais (Mahoré People's Movement,
pro-departmental, Mayotte regionalist, est.1960's); NEMA = Nouvel élan
The Departmental Collectivity of Mayotte is an overseas collectivity
of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Mahoré), a
smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several islets around
these two.
Mayotte is a member of:
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Law and order in Mayotte
Mayotte Island is geographically part of the Comoros archipelago,
a small group of islands lying between the northern tip of
Madagascar and East Africa in the Indian Ocean. Politically,
Mayotte, officially the Departmental Collectivity of Mayotte, is an
overseas collectivity of France consisting of a main island,
Grande-Terre (or Mahoré), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi),
and several islets around these two.
reefs worldwide, the health of Mayotte's reefs has declined in the
past twenty years. Natural threats include cyclones and
crown-of-thorns starfish, but most of the damage is being caused by
the increasing population of the islands. Increased runoff from
The status of Mayotte was changed in 2001 toward one very close to the
status of the departments of mainland France, with the particular
designation of departmental community, although the island is still
claimed by the Comoros
Mayotte was invaded in the 19th century by the Sakalava from the
island of Madagascar. The island came under the rule of a Malagasy
chief, Andriansouli, and in 1843 he ceded Dzaoudzi to the French, who
in 1975, France retained control of Mayotte, which has become an
important base for French influence in the region.
welcome center
The status of the island has remained undecided, since France refuses
The population of Mayotte was 223,765 in 2009. Most of the people of
Mayotte, called Mahorais, live in villages or small towns, including
Mamoudzou (1999 population, 45,457), Dzaoudzi (8,257), Pamanzi Be, and
Chingoni. Since 1975, when Mayotte chose to remain a French territory,
diving, snorkelling and sailing, but otherwise Mayotte (Mahoré) is
overpriced and some say over-Frenchified. A collectivité territoriale
(overseas territory) of France, Mayotte differs from the other
Comorian islands politically in that its people are French citizens
governed by French law
France is known), Mayotte remains economically poor, with a clear gulf
between the local population and the French expatriates.
Under French administration, Mayotte has for the most part enjoyed
relative peace and stability, although the other three Comorian
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According to law #2001-616 from 11 July 2001, Mayotte is a
collectivité départementale and no longer a collectivité territoriale.
Pascal Vagnat, 9 April 2003
The flag of Comores has four stars representing four islands. However,
Mayotte decided to remain French (referendums in December 1974 and
The only official flag in Mayotte is the French Tricolore.
Ivan Sache, 3 July 2000
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Local flag of Mayotte
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by Pascal Vagnat
I drew a flag proposal for Mayotte long time ago, that is a banner of
the arms of Mayotte, and it seems that this design of an non-existent
flag was released in the vexillological world, copied and further
spread.
Pascal Vagnat, 2 April 2003
overseas territory of Mayotte, Ahmed Attoumani Douchina, has announced
that Monday, March 30, 2009, would be a one-off public holiday to
celebrate the expected victory of the "yes" vote in Sunday's
referendum as to whether the territory should become the 101st
department of France
holidays for Mayotte were evaluated using the Umm al-Qura Calendar of
Saudi Arabia which is used in Saudi Arabia and in most of the Persian
Gulf States. Holidays may occur a day later in countries outside the
Gulf region
Mayotte IPA: (French pronunciation /maˈjɔt/) is an overseas
community of France at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in
the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
The territory is geographically part of the Comoro islands, but has
The status of Mayotte was changed in 2001 towards one very close to
the status of the departments of mainland France, with the particular
designation of departmental community, although the island is still
claimed by the Comoros. This change was approved by 73% at a
listed for Mayotte is 4. Of those, all are living languages.
Living languages
Bushi
39,000 (2001). Alternate names: Shibushi, Kibushi, Kibuki,
Shibushi Shimaore, Sakalava, Antalaotra. Dialects: Kibushi-Kimaore,
Kiantalaotse. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito,
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