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Brief History. Circa 1500 the Maore or Mawuti (corrupted to Mayotte in French) sultanate was established on the island. In 1503 it was noted by Portuguese explorers, but not colonized. 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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Country Information
Local name: Mayotte Capital: Mamoutzou Population: 201,234 Government: territorial collectivity of France Currency: euro (EUR) Land size: 374 sq km Topography: generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks Typical foods: Major exports: ylang-ylang (perfume essence), vanilla, copra, coconuts, coffee, cinnamon |
Information on the People
Official language: Mahorian Other languages spoken: French Religions: Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) Literacy rate: Male/Female Ratio: 1.1 male(s) to every 1 female Life expectancy: 61.76 years Ethnic groups: Internet users: Famous people: |
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