Mayotte - Wikipedia
Mayotte is located in the northern part of the Mozambique Channel in the western Indian Ocean off the coast of Southeastern Africa, between the northwestern part of the island of Madagascar and northeastern Mozambique on the continent.
Mayotte | Island, Cyclone Chido, Population, History, Map, & Facts ...
5 days ago · Mayotte is an 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: Cyclone Chido pummels French territory in Indian Ocean …
Dec 16, 2024 · Thousands are feared dead after a devastating 100-year cyclone ripped across the French archipelago of Mayotte on Saturday, inflicting destruction that one resident likened to an atomic bomb....
Mayotte, a French Island in the Indian Ocean and paradise for divers
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.
Mayotte – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Dec 15, 2024 · Mayotte 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 - Explore France
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 - New World Encyclopedia
Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Mahoré), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several islets around these two. Mayotte is located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
Visit Mayotte - FRANCE.FR
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 …
Mayotte - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mayotte is an island in the Indian Ocean next to Madagascar. It is geographically part of the Comoros Islands, but politically, it is part of France. History: In December 2024, Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, destroying hundreds of homes, and some administrative buildings and part of the town hall in the capital Mamoudzou. [1]
Mayotte summary | Britannica
Mayotte , Island and French overseas department, in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa. The southeasternmost island of the Comoros archipelago, it is located northwest of Madagascar. Area: 144 sq mi (375 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 326,700.