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==Geography==
==Geography==
Mayotte is located in the Southern [[Indian Ocean]], island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern [[Madagascar]] and northern [[Mozambique]]
Mayotte is located in the Southern [[Indian Ocean]], island in the Mozambique Channel, about halfway between northern [[Madagascar]] and northern [[Mozambique]]
==People==
==People==
==Economy==
==Economy==
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.
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.
*GDP (2005 est.): $953.6 million.
*GDP (2005 est.): $953.6 million.