Mayotte
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Country Info
| Land Area | 374 sq km | Population | 163366 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City | Mamoutzou | People | NA |
| Language | Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population | Religion | Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) |
| Government Type | NA | Life Expectancy | 59.83 years |
| HIV/AIDS Rate | NA% | GNP per Capita | $600 |
| Currency | French franc (FRF); euro (EUR) | Major Exports | ylang-ylang (perfume essence), vanilla, copra, coc |
| National Holiday | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | Dialing Code | |
| Electricity | Malaria Risk | High Risk | |
| Water Quality | Inoculations | ||
| Crime | Driving License | ||
| Photography | Entry Regs | ||
| Time Zone |
Background
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.
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Map of Mayotte
