| Geography | Mayotte |
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Location:
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Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique |
Geographic coordinates:
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12 50 S, 45 10 E |
Map references:
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Africa |
Area:
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total: 374 sq km
land: 374 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
Area - comparative:
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slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC |
Land boundaries:
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0 km |
Coastline:
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185.2 km |
Maritime claims:
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territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm |
Climate:
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tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) |
Terrain:
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generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks |
Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
highest point: Benara 660 m |
Natural resources:
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NEGL |
Land use:
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arable land: NA%
permanent crops: NA%
other: NA% |
Irrigated land:
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NA |
Total renewable water resources:
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void |
Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural):
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void |
Natural hazards:
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cyclones during rainy season |
Environment - current issues:
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NA |
Environment - international agreements:
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void |
Geography - note:
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part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands |
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