Mayotte's Geography | Mayottes Geography

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Location: Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique

Geographic coordinates: 12 50 S, 45 10 E

Map references: Africa

Area: Total: 374 sq km land: 374 sq km water: 0 sq km

Area - comparative: Slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC

Land boundaries: 0 km

Coastline: 185.2 km

Maritime claims: Territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive economic zone: 200 nm

Climate: Tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)

Terrain: Generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks

Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: Benara 660 m

Natural resources: NEGL

Land use: Arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% other: NA%

Irrigated land: NA sq km

Natural hazards: Cyclones during rainy season

Environment - current issues: NA

Environment - international agreements:

Geography - note: Part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands

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