What countries border Mayotte?
What is the capital of Mayotte?
Capital | Mamoutzou |
Government Type | NA |
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Total Area |
144 Square Miles 374 Square Kilometers |
Location | Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique |
Language | Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population |
GDP - per capita (PPP) | $0.00 (USD) |
What is the population of Mayotte?
Ethnic Groups | NA |
Nationality Noun | Mahorais (singular and plural) |
Urban Population | 0.000000 |
What type of government does Mayotte have?
Executive Branch |
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC of France (since 17 May 1995), represented by Prefect Jean-Paul KIHL (since 17 January 2005) head of government: President of the General Council Said Omar OILI (since 8 April 2004) cabinet: NA elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of the Interior; president of the General Council elected by the members of the General Council for a six-year term; next election to be held in 2010 |
Suffrage | 18 years of age; universal |
National Holiday | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) |
Constitution | 28 September 1958 (French Constitution) |
Independence | none (territorial collectivity of France) |
What environmental issues does Mayotte have?
Climate | tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) |
Environment - Current Issues | NA |
Terrain | generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks |
How big is the Mayotte economy?
Economic Overview | Economic activity is based primarily on the agricultural sector, including fishing and livestock raising. Mayotte is not self-sufficient and must import a large portion of its food requirements, mainly from France. The economy and future development of the island are heavily dependent on French financial assistance, an important supplement to GDP. Mayotte's remote location is an obstacle to the development of tourism. |
Industries | newly created lobster and shrimp industry, construction |
Currency Name and Code | Euro (EUR) |
Export Partners | France 80%, Comoros 15%, Reunion |
Import Partners | France 66%, Africa 14%, Southeast Asia 11% |
What current events are happening in Mayotte?
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