Mayotte

Overseas region of France · France

Mayotte is an overseas region of France, and part of the European Union, in Eastern Africa. Comoros also claims it. Its capital is Mamoudzou. About 270,000 people live there. It covers 374 km². It has no land borders.

Mayotte at a glance

Capital: Mamoudzou
Population: 270,000
Area: 374 km²
Density: 723 per km²
Official language: French
Currency: Euro
People: Mahoran
Calling code: +262
Internet domain: .yt
Coast: Surrounded by sea

How Mayotte compares

Similar in size: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (389 km²).
Similar population: Barbados (282,623).
The Euro is also used in 37 other places: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 31 more.
French is also an official language in 31 other countries: Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada and 25 more.

The flag of Mayotte

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Mayotte has no land borders

Mayotte shares no land border with another country.

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Questions about Mayotte

Is Mayotte a country?

No. Mayotte is an overseas region of France, and part of the European Union. Comoros also claims it. It is not one of the 195 countries.

What is the capital of Mayotte?

The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou.

Does Mayotte have any land borders?

No. Mayotte is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.

How big is Mayotte?

Mayotte covers 374 km², about the same size as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (389 km²).

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