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Mayotte

Introduction to Mayotte

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.

Government

Capital:

Mamoutzou 

National holiday:

Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) 

Economy

Economy 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. 

GDP:

purchasing power parity - $466.8 million (2003 est.) 

Agriculture products:

vanilla, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), coffee, copra 

Industries:

newly created lobster and shrimp industry, construction 

Transportation

Highways:

total: 93 km
paved: 72 km
unpaved: 21 km

Ports and harbors:

Dzaoudzi

Airports:

1 (2003 est.)