Geography
Mayotte is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -12.83333333, 45.16666666; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Africa
Mayotte
Mayotte is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Mamoudzou
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 320.9 thousand
- Area
- 374 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +262
- Internet TLD
- .yt
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Mayotte map preview: -12.83, 45.17
People and Culture
Mayotte uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Mayotte varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Mayotte is recorded with the official name Department of Mayotte. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Mamoudzou
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Mamoudzou
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Mayotte is grouped under Africa.
- Mayotte has a listed area of 374 km².
- Mayotte is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about Mayotte
What is the capital of Mayotte?
The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou.
What continent is Mayotte in?
Mayotte is in Africa.
What currency does Mayotte use?
Mayotte uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Mayotte?
French is listed for Mayotte in this database.