MAYOTTE, The Island In The Lagoon

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Encircled by one of the world’s largest enclosed lagoons, the 101st French department is a real cultural crossroads between Africa, the Indian Ocean and Europe.

Mayotte’s population is very young: 55% of the population is under 20, the highest percentage of any French territory. But that doesn't mean traditions get lost here. Little villages still live in pace with age-old customs and nature reveals a surprise package of flora and fauna.

Did you know that the famous perfume maker Jean-Paul Guerlain used to own a garden here where he grew one of his main raw materials: the ylang-ylang?

Extract from the film: Discovering the world - Mayotte, the island in the lagoon
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Earth Space View: Mayotte, One of the world's largest lagoons

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Mayotte is an overseas department/region and single territorial collectivity of France officially named the Department of Mayotte (French: Département de Mayotte). It consists of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Maore), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several islets around these two. Mayotte is part of the Comoros archipelago, located in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Southeast Africa, between northwestern Madagascar and northeastern Mozambique. Mayotte is more prosperous than other countries of the Mozambique Channel, making it a major destination for illegal immigration.

Mayotte's land area is 374 square kilometres (144 sq mi) and, with its 288,926 people according to January 2021 official estimates, is very densely populated at 773 inhabitants per km2 (2,001 per sq mi). The biggest city and prefecture is Mamoudzou on Grande-Terre. The Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi International Airport is located on the neighbouring island of Petite-Terre. The territory is also known as Maore, the native name of its main island, especially by advocates of its inclusion in the Union of the Comoros.

Administratively, Mayotte is one of the overseas departments of France, and like the other four overseas departments, it is also one of the 18 regions of France, and a fully integrated part of the republic with the same status as Metropolitan France. Mayotte is an outermost region of the European Union and, as an overseas department of France, part of the eurozone.

Despite Mayotte's status as a department of France, the majority of the inhabitants do not speak French as a first language,[4] although a majority of the people 14 years and older report in the census that they can speak French (with varying levels of fluency). The language of the majority is Shimaore, a Sabaki language closely related to the varieties in the neighbouring Comoros Islands. The second most widely spoken native language is Kibushi, a Malagasy language, of which there are two varieties, Kibushi Kisakalava, most closely related to the Sakalava dialect of Malagasy, and Kibushi Kiantalaotra. Both have been influenced by Shimaore. The vast majority of the population is Muslim.

The island was populated from neighbouring East Africa with later arrival of Arabs, who brought Islam. A sultanate was established in 1500. In the 19th century, Mayotte was conquered by Andriantsoly, former king of Iboina on Madagascar, and later by the neighbouring islands Mohéli and then Anjouan before being purchased by France in 1841. The people of Mayotte voted to remain politically a part of France in the 1974 referendum on the independence of the Comoros. Mayotte became an overseas department on 31 March 2011 and became an outermost region of the European Union on 1 January 2014, following a 2009 referendum with an overwhelming result in favour of the department status.

The new department is facing enormous problems and challenges. According to an INSEE report published in 2018, 84% of the population live under the poverty line (established at €959 per month and per household), compared to 16% in metropolitan France, 40% of dwellings are corrugated sheet metal shacks, 29% of households have no running water, and 34% of the inhabitants between the age of 15 and 64 do not have a job. In 2019, with an annual population growth of 3.8%, half the population was less than 17 years old. In addition, as a result of massive illegal immigration from neighboring islands, 48% of the population are foreign nationals.

Marine Envronment

Mayotte is surrounded by a typical tropical coral reef. It consists in a large outer barrier reef, enclosing one of the world's largest and deepest lagoons, followed by a fringing reef, interrupted by many mangroves. All Mayotte waters are ruled by a National marine Park, and many places are natural reserves.

The outer coral reef is 195 km long, housing 1,500 km2 of lagoon, including 7.3 km2 of mangrove. There are at least 250 different species of coral, 760 tropical fish species, and the National Natural Heritage Inventory (INPN) has no fewer than 3,616 marine species, but this is probably a far cry from the actual count. As this region of the world is still poorly inventoried by scientists, the waters of Mayotte continue to harbour many unknown species of science, and allow important scientific discoveries each year.

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One day with Maitai Croisière in the lagoon of Mayotte ! ????

Short video of an incredible day with the team of Maitai Croisiere on board of a Lagoon 450 ! Visit of the lagoon of Mayotte, a french island with the most beautiful and largest lagoon in the entire world. Enjoy ????????

Arrival and first impressions of the island of Mayotte

Arrival and first impressions of the island of Mayotte, one of the five overseas territories of France that are fully integrated into the European Union.

Uncommon Mayotte Island | THE Island of DEATH

Mayotte is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. It’s a department and region of France, though traditional Mayotte culture is most closely related to that of the neighboring Comoros islands. The Mayotte archipelago is surrounded by a coral barrier reef, which shelters a lagoon and marine reserve that are popular diving destinations.

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Bikes, Hikes and Fried Chicken in MAYOTTE - Sailing Cassius Tale 51

We visited Mayotte in 2019, and didn't plan to sail there again. It was a spontaneous decision, but one we never regretted. We discovered that Mayotte has a great scenery, a magnificent sheltered lagoon and a wonderful cultural mix of comorean and French.

We spent quite some time exploring the island - first on land, and then by sea.

Vivre à Mayotte

Entre idées reçues et méconnaissance du 101e département français, il était temps de présenter sous un angle différent la vie que l'on peut mener à Mayotte.
S'épanouir dans un cadre aussi exceptionnel ne peut se faire qu'en acceptant les contraintes et l'isolement qui parfois sont liées à la vie insulaire.
Une bonne bande de potes et une quantité illimitée d'émerveillement et le tour est joué.
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3 Minutes à MAYOTTE

3 MINUTES à MAYOTTE
Mayotte, un gros coup de coeur de 2018. Une petite île pleine d'authenticité, un lagon préservé, une très belle surprise.

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MAYOTTE, The French Island in Africa ????????L’île de Mayotte ✈️

Un premier voyage à l'île de Mayotte .. Une belle occasion pour découvrir ce coin du monde

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Mayotte Island #TravelVideo 2021

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Mais ce n’est pas pour ça que le bateau a été créé.

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Mayotte - L'ile au lagon

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From Mayotte (Île au Lagon) with love. 2014.

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Scuba diving in the Passe en S in the Mayotte's lagoon

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Mayotte is a french island part of the Comoros archipelago in the Mozambique Channel. The islands are surrounded by a barrier reef, to create the biggest closed lagoon in the world.
The infrastructure is more than sufficient for travellers, who are mainly drawn to Mayotte for scuba diving and hiking the undulating volcanic landscape.
Mayotte is made up of two islands, Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre, with sparkling white-sand beaches and excellent diving among the colourful coral reefs.
The best views of the islands are to be had from the summit of Mount Choungui, a popular hiking spot.
The islands have no large cities. However, the biggest town Mamoudzou on Grand-Terre is a busy settlement with banks, restaurants, hotels, bars, and a bustling market. Mayotte is a stunning setting for a relaxing holiday on the Indian Ocean. There’s no mass tourism here.
The lagoon is a fantastic place to come into contact with these creatures. In addition to many species of dolphins living in the island’s waters all year round, the whale season is a unique opportunity for travellers.

Mayotte - First Week on the Island

Welcome-Caribou to Mayotte -- a tiny French African island located between Madagascar and Mozambique. Officially a department of France, deeply rooted to the Comoros.

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