Mayotte (Mayotte Department) is a French overseas region located in the Indian Ocean, southeast of the Comoros Islands and north of Madagascar.
The capital of Mayotte is the city of Mamoudzou.
The form of government according to the French constitution is a regional administration within the French Republic. Mayotte is under the jurisdiction of the French government.
The islands have a tropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and humidity for most of the year. The islands are influenced by monsoon winds and the seasons are divided into a rainy season and a dry season. The rainy season usually lasts from November to April, and the dry season from May to October.
Population 292,684 people (2022).
The official language in Mayotte is French. French is used in official documents, education and administration. The local population of Mayotte also speaks the Comorian language, which is common among the local population. This language includes several dialects and variants, such as Comorian, Maore and dialects specific to the different regions of Mayotte. The Comorian language has roots in African and Arabic languages.
The territory's main sources of income include subsidies from France, trade, agriculture and fishing.
Tourism development is difficult due to its remote location and lack of infrastructure, but there are many interesting places here. Mayotte is an island with beautiful nature and a unique atmosphere. There are many beautiful beaches with white sand and warm water of the Indian Ocean. For lovers of diving and snorkeling, there are colorful coral reefs. You can visit Mount Shungi for stunning views of Mayotte. You can also go to Lake Dzyani - a salty crater lake considered sacred by local residents.
The standard of living is considered relatively high compared to some other countries in the region. However, there is inequality in income, access to resources and social services between different segments of the population.
The level of medical care is provided by the French healthcare system. The islands have hospitals and health centers providing basic health services. In addition, in case of serious medical problems, patients can be evacuated to France to receive specialized medical care.
Education in Mayotte is provided according to the French education system. The country has schools, colleges and vocational training institutions. Education is accessible and compulsory for children.
Mayotte does not provide for automatic citizenship by birth (the "us soli" principle). French citizenship by birth is usually only available in mainland France and some other French overseas areas, but not in Mayotte.
There is no investment program here, so the main options for obtaining citizenship in this territory are by marriage and through the naturalization process.
