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| COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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| Language: |
Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population |
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| Currency: | Euro (EUR) | ||||||
| Predominant Religions: |
Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) 3% |
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| National Holidays: | Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) | ||||||
| Economic Status: |
Economic activity is based primarily on the agricultural sector, including fishing and livestock raising. Mayotte is not self-sufficient and must import a large portion of its food requirements, mainly from France. The economy and future development of the island are heavily dependent on French financial assistance, an important supplement to GDP. Mayotte's remote location is an obstacle to the development of tourism. |
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| Security: |
Defense is the responsibility of France; a small contingent of French forces is stationed on the island. |
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| US Presence: |
None (territorial overseas collectivity of France) |
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| Major Airports: |
Airports: 1, Airports w/paved runways: 1 |
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| Risks and Precautions: |
Natural Hazards: cyclones during rainy season U.S. travelers are advised to be vigilant against pick-pocketing and other forms of petty crime when visiting crowded market areas, parks, and at the beaches. Violent crime is uncommon. |
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| Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total: 59.51 deaths/ 1,000 live births Life expectancy at birth: TOTAL 62.16 years (male 59.94/ female 64.45) |
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| Immunization Indicators: |
Required: None Recommended: Hep A & B, Rabies, Typhoid |
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| Infectious Disease Concerns: |
Malaria risk area in Mayotte: All. Dengue, filariasis, leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis (river blindness) are other diseases carried by insects that also occur in the region. Plague occurs sporadically or in outbreaks. Outbreaks have occurred since 2000 in Madagascar. |
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| Overall Quality of Medical Services: |
Medical facilities are poorly equipped. |
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| Recent Medical Threats/ Concerns/Warnings: |
In 2005-2006, massive outbreaks of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne infection, ocurred on Mayotte. |
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| Communications Info: |
Country Calling Code: +269 Internet Country Code: .yt |
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