Mayotte - Wikipedia
WEBMayotte consists of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Maore), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), as well as several islets around these two. Mayotte is the most prosperous territory in the Mozambique Channel, making it a major destination for immigration.
Mayotte | Population, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 2, 2024 · Mayotte, overseas department of France comprising the two southeasternmost islands of the Comoros archipelago in the Mozambique Channel of the Indian Ocean. While the Comoros gained independence in 1975, Mayotte opted to remain part of France and voted to become a department in 2009.
Mayotte – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBMayotte is an archipelago among the East African Islands, lying in the Indian Ocean channel between Madagascar and Mozambique. It's a French overseas department with a population of 299,348 in 2022. Most live on the large island of Grande-Terre, which somewhat resembles a sea horse, used on Mayotte's coat of arms.
Mayotte, a French Island in the Indian Ocean and paradise for divers
WEBJan 31, 2024 · In the Indian Ocean, between continental Africa and the island of Madagascar, Mayotte is a paradise for divers, who flock here to see the spectacular corals in the world’s largest enclosed lagoon. On its hiking trails, you’ll encounter protected native species, like the lemur, the drongo or even the amazing Mayotte sunbird. Here we go!
Visit Mayotte - France
WEBJan 4, 2023 · One of Mayotte's greatest assets is its coral reef**,** bordering one of the largest enclosed lagoons in the world. The double barrier phenomenon is a mystery of the Mayotte lagoon. Sheltered from the ocean's fury, the lagoon is a haven of peace, housing a great variety of flora and fauna.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Mayotte - Tripadvisor
WEBAug 31, 2018 · Things to Do in Mayotte. Enter dates. Attractions. Filters. Sort. Category types. Attractions. Tours. Day Trips. Outdoor Activities. Food & Drink. Shopping. Transportation. Traveler Resources. Types of Attractions. Boat Tours & Water Sports. Nature & Parks. Sights & Landmarks. Museums. Spas & …
The island of Mayotte: Top 20 things to do - Les deux pieds …
WEBMay 12, 2024 · The island of Mayotte, an authentic island to visit in the Indian Ocean. Here is my guide of things not to be missed on this little paradise.
Mayotte Travel Guide - taste2travel - Your Guide to Mayotte!
WEBCreated by ancient volcano’s, Mayotte is made up of eroded mountains and meandering streams and consists of two islands; the smaller, Petite Terre (10 km2), which is home to the airport and a beautiful crater lake and the larger, Grande Terre (39 kilometres long / 22 kilometres wide), which is home to the capital Mamoudzou.
Mayotte - Explore France
WEBDestination. Mayotte Overseas. © NGouja / Istockphoto. In Mayotte, everything brings back to the big Blue! Placed on the Indian Ocean off the African coast, the archipelago is surrounded by one of the largest closed lagoons in the world! A natural aquarium with incredibly rich biodiversity, idyllic for underwater lovers.
Mayotte summary | Britannica
WEBArea: 145 sq mi (375 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 326,700. Capital: Mamoudzou. Most of its people are of Malagasy origin. Originally inhabited by descendants of Bantu and Malayo-Indonesian peoples, it was converted to Islam by Arab invaders in the 15th century.
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