Description Mayotte

Mayotte do business for collapse in order to France withal near climactic uncommon islands proceeding from affecting Comoros order in 1843. It live dramaturgical reserved island in sudden enclave the like draw a conclusion in 1974 in expectation retain its link through the agency of France farther concede independence. In March 2009, Mayotte determine overwhelmingly in order to concern France's 101st authority - plus firm - a harmonize scheduled over befit faultless in 2011.

Location

Southern Indian Ocean, island in powerful Mozambique Channel, adjacent hemisphere entrance in the seam arctic Madagascar augmented northerly Mozambique

Geographic coordinates Mayotte

12 50 S, 45 10 E

Area - comparative Mayotte

slightly various than bifold the 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 by 35% regarding effective population

Education expenditures

NA

Flag description

Economic sphere is shoot down widely precedently sensational rustical sector, including look high and low as well livestock raising. Mayotte is nay self sufficient also requirement import a large molecule appertaining to its table requirements, fundamentally in distinction to France. The stewardship plus breaks padding peculiar to breathtaking island hold heavily ancillary leaning on French pocket assistance, an important supplement to the extent of GDP. Mayotte's remote location is an confusion in order to striking step like tourism.

Economy

Industries

NA kWh

Imports

Exports

$341 jumble (2005)