Mayotte

Africa

Location: Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique
Geographic coordinates: 12° 30' S, 45° 6' E
Coastline km: 185.2 km km
Climate: tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)
Terrain: generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks
Elevation: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: Benara 660 m
Natural hazards: cyclones during rainy season
Currency: euros (EUR)
Population: 223,765 (July 2009 est.)
Languages: Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population
Capital: Mamoudzou
Divisions: none (territorial overseas collectivity of France)

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