🇾🇹 Mayotte
Department of Mayotte
Territory and Sovereignty
Region: Africa
Basic Information
Capital: Mamoudzou
Population: 320,901
Area: 374 km²
Subregion: Eastern Africa
Currencies: Euro (€)
Languages: Comorian, French, Mahorian
About territory
Mayotte is a French overseas department and region located in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and the African coast. It is part of the Comoros archipelago, but remains a French territory despite claims from the Comoros. The island's history is marked by Arab, Swahili, and French influences, resulting in a unique cultural blend. Mayotte's economy relies heavily on agriculture, fishing, and financial support from France. As an outermost region of the European Union, it faces unique challenges related to its remote location and development.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
YT
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
MYT
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