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Mayotte

Mayotte is a territory in Eastern Africa, covering about 374 km² (144 sq mi). Its capital is Mamoudzou. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Mamoudzou
Continent
Africa
Region
Eastern Africa
Area
374 km²
Language
French
Currency
Euro
Calling code
+262
Internet domain
.yt
World map with Mayotte highlighted in green and circled
Where Mayotte is on the world map.

Does Mayotte count as a country?

Not toward the 195. Mayotte is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

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