Cruising to MayotteBackgroundMayotte 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. GeographyLocation: Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about
one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique Coastline185.2 km Maritime claimsTerritorial sea: 12 nm ClimateTropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) TerrainGenerally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks Elevation extremesLowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m EconomyEconomic 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. TransportationAirports: 1 (2005) Sailing Specifics: Ports and terminalsDzaoudzi DisputesClaimed by Comoros Other Sailing Destinations in the RegionBahrain - Christmas Islands - Cocos Keeling - Comoros - Djibouti - Eritrea - India - Jordan - Kenya - Kuwait - Madagascar - Maldives - Mauritius - Mayotte - Mozambique - Oman - Pakistan - Qatar - Reunion Island - Saudi Arabia - Seychelles - Somalia - Sri Lanka - Sudan - Tanzania - United Arab Emirates - Yemen Further Reading |
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