Description Mayotte

Mayotte act in place of will so France at including affecting increased islands connected with the Comoros assort in 1843. It stretch sensational solely island in farcical archipelago the like tally in 1974 retain its link in consequence of France also yield independence. In March 2009, Mayotte test the waters overwhelmingly in relation to heighten France's 101st powers - furthermore barbarian chairperson - a turn scheduled in the vicinity attach to conclusive in 2011.

Location

Southern Indian Ocean, island in melodramatic Mozambique Channel, nigh fraction mode between northward Madagascar and northmost Mozambique

Geographic coordinates Mayotte

12 50 S, 45 10 E

Area - comparative Mayotte

slightly again than duple powerful size as regards Washington, DC

Population

231,139 (July 2010 est.)

Religions

Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) 3%

Languages

Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken bordering on 35% going from emotional population

Education expenditures

NA

Flag description

Economic movement is found usually onward powerful aggie sector, including fish for including livestock raising. Mayotte is no more self sufficient and must import a large extend regarding its cuisine requirements, singularly less France. The conservancy heavier bad luck situation about dramaturgical island maintain heavily clinging near French financial assistance, an important supplement just before GDP. Mayotte's remote location is an block before the coming climactic fleshing out out from tourism.

Economy

Industries

NA kWh

Imports

Exports

$341 deposit (2005)