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Compare Holy See (Vatican City) (2001) - Mayotte (2001)

Compare Holy See (Vatican City) (2001) z Mayotte (2001)

 Holy See (Vatican City) (2001)Mayotte (2001)
 Holy See (Vatican City)Mayotte
Administrative divisions - none (territorial collectivity of France)
Age structure - 0-14 years:
46.59% (male 38,188; female 37,920)

15-64 years:
51.73% (male 46,132; female 38,378)

65 years and over:
1.68% (male 1,361; female 1,387) (2001 est.)
Agriculture - products - vanilla, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), coffee, copra
Airports none 1 (2000 est.)
Airports - with paved runways - total:
1

1,524 to 2,437 m:
1 (2000 est.)
Area total:
0.44 sq km

land:
0.44 sq km

water:
0 sq km
total:
374 sq km

land:
374 sq km

water:
0 sq km
Area - comparative about 0.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC
Background Popes in their secular role ruled much of the Italian peninsula for more than a thousand years until the mid 19th century, when many of the Papal States were seized by the newly united Kingdom of Italy. In 1870, the pope's holdings were further circumscribed when Rome itself was annexed. Disputes between a series of "prisoner" popes and Italy were resolved in 1929 by three Lateran Treaties, which established the independent state of Vatican City and granted Roman Catholicism special status in Italy. In 1984, a concordat between the Vatican and Italy modified certain of the earlier treaty provisions, including the primacy of Roman Catholicism as the Italian state religion. Present concerns of the Holy See include the failing health of Pope John Paul II, interreligious dialogue and reconciliation, and the adjustment of church doctrine in an era of rapid change and globalization. About 1 billion people worldwide profess the Catholic faith. Mayotte was ceded to France along with the other Comoros in 1843. It was the only island in the archipelago that voted in 1974 to retain its link with France and forgo independence.
Birth rate - 44.39 births/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Budget revenues:
$209.6 million

expenditures:
$198.5 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1997)
revenues:
$NA

expenditures:
$73 million, including capital expenditures of $NA (1991 est.)
Capital Vatican City Mamoutzou
Climate temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to mid-May) with hot, dry summers (May to September) tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)
Coastline 0 km (landlocked) 185.2 km
Constitution Apostolic Constitution of 1967 (effective 1 March 1968) 28 September 1958 (French Constitution)
Country name conventional long form:
The Holy See (State of the Vatican City)

conventional short form:
Holy See (Vatican City)

local long form:
Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano)

local short form:
Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano)
conventional long form:
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

conventional short form:
Mayotte
Currency Italian lira (ITL); euro (EUR) French franc (FRF); euro (EUR)
Death rate - 8.84 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Debt - external - $NA
Dependency status - territorial collectivity of France
Diplomatic representation from the US chief of mission:
Ambassador (vacant)

embassy:
Villa Domiziana, Via delle Terme Deciane 26, 00162 Rome

mailing address:
PSC 59, Box F, APO AE 09624

telephone:
[39] (06) 4674-3428

FAX:
[39] (06) 5758346
none (territorial collectivity of France)
Diplomatic representation in the US chief of mission:
Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Gabriele MONTALVO

chancery:
3339 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

telephone:
[1] (202) 333-7121
none (territorial collectivity of France)
Disputes - international none claimed by Comoros
Economic aid - recipient none $107.7 million (1995); note - extensive French financial assistance
Economy - overview This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by contributions (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman Catholics throughout the world, the sale of postage stamps and tourist mementos, fees for admission to museums, and the sale of publications. The incomes and living standards of lay workers are comparable to, or somewhat better than, those of counterparts who work in the city of Rome. 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.
Electricity - consumption NA kWh NA kWh
Electricity - imports NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy -
Electricity - production - NA kWh
Electricity - production by source fossil fuel:
NA%

hydro:
NA%

nuclear:
NA%

other:
NA%
fossil fuel:
NA%

hydro:
NA%

nuclear:
NA%

other:
NA%
Elevation extremes lowest point:
unnamed location 19 m

highest point:
unnamed location 75 m
lowest point:
Indian Ocean 0 m

highest point:
Benara 660 m
Environment - current issues NA NA
Environment - international agreements party to:
none of the selected agreements

signed, but not ratified:
Air Pollution, Environmental Modification
-
Ethnic groups Italians, Swiss, other NA
Exchange rates euros per US dollar - 1.0659 (January 2001), 1.0854 (2000), 0.9386 (1999); Vatican lire per US dollar - 2,099 (2000), 1817.2 (1999), 1,736.2 (1998), 1,703.1 (1997), 1,542.9 (1996); note - the Vatican lira is at par with the Italian lira; the Vatican will start using euros in 2002 in conjunction with Italy at a fixed rate of 1,936.17 lire per euro euros per US dollar - 1.0659 (January 2001), 1.0854 (2000), 0.9386 (1999); French francs per US dollar - 5.8995 (1998), 5.8367 (1997), 5.1155 (1996)
Executive branch chief of state:
Pope JOHN PAUL II (since 16 October 1978)

head of government:
Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo SODANO (since 2 December 1990)

cabinet:
Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope

elections:
pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope

election results:
Karol WOJTYLA elected pope
chief of state:
President Jacques CHIRAC of France (since 17 May 1995), represented by Prefect Pierre BAYLE (since 15 July 1998)

head of government:
President of the General Council Younoussa BAMANA (since NA 1977)

cabinet:
NA

elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of the Interior; president of the General Council elected by the members of the General Council for a six-year term
Exports - $3.44 million (f.o.b., 1997)
Exports - commodities - ylang-ylang (perfume essence), vanilla, copra, coconuts, coffee, cinnamon
Exports - partners - France 80%, Comoros 15%, Reunion
Fiscal year calendar year calendar year
Flag description two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the papal miter centered in the white band the flag of France is used
GDP - purchasing power parity - $85 million (1998 est.)
GDP - composition by sector - agriculture:
NA%

industry:
NA%

services:
NA%
GDP - per capita - purchasing power parity - $600 (1998 est.)
GDP - real growth rate - NA%
Geographic coordinates 41 54 N, 12 27 E 12 50 S, 45 10 E
Geography - note urban; landlocked; enclave of Rome, Italy; world's smallest state; outside the Vatican City, 13 buildings in Rome and Castel Gandolfo (the pope's summer residence) enjoy extraterritorial rights part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands
Heliports 1 (2000 est.) -
Highways none; all city streets total:
93 km

paved:
72 km

unpaved:
21 km
Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%
lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%
Imports NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy $141.3 million (f.o.b., 1997)
Imports - commodities - food, machinery and equipment, transportation equipment, metals, chemicals
Imports - partners - France 66%, Africa 14%, Southeast Asia 11% (1997)
Independence 11 February 1929 (from Italy) none (territorial collectivity of France)
Industrial production growth rate - NA%
Industries printing and production of a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities newly created lobster and shrimp industry, construction
Infant mortality rate - 69.54 deaths/1,000 live births (2001 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices) - NA%
International organization participation CE (observer), IAEA, ICFTU, Intelsat, IOM (observer), ITU, NAM (guest), OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, UN (observer), UNCTAD, UNHCR, UPU, WHO (observer), WIPO, WToO (observer), WTrO (observer) FZ
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 93 (Holy See and Italy) (2000) NA
Irrigated land 0 sq km (1993) NA sq km
Judicial branch none; normally handled by Italy Supreme Court or Tribunal Superieur d'Appel
Labor force NA NA
Labor force - by occupation agriculture NA%, industry NA%, services NA%; note - dignitaries, priests, nuns, guards, and 3,000 lay workers live outside the Vatican -
Land boundaries total:
3.2 km

border countries:
Italy 3.2 km
0 km
Land use arable land:
0%

permanent crops:
0%

permanent pastures:
0%

forests and woodland:
0%

other:
100% (urban area)
arable land:
NA%

permanent crops:
NA%

permanent pastures:
NA%

forests and woodland:
NA%

other:
NA%
Languages Italian, Latin, French, various other languages Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population
Legal system NA French law
Legislative branch unicameral Pontifical Commission unicameral General Council or Conseil General (19 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms)

elections:
last held 7 October 2000 (next to be held NA 2003)

election results:
percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA

note:
Mayotte elects one member of the French Senate; elections last held 24 September 1995 (next to be held 24 September 2001); results - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - MPM 1; Mayotte also elects one member to the French National Assembly; elections last held 25 May and 1 June 1997 (next to be held as a special election on NA May 2002); results - percent of vote by party - UDF/FD 51.7%, RPR 48.3%; seats by party - UDF/FD 1
Life expectancy at birth - total population:
59.83 years

male:
57.77 years

female:
61.96 years (2001 est.)
Literacy definition:
NA

total population:
100%

male:
NA%

female:
NA%
definition:
NA

total population:
NA%

male:
NA%

female:
NA%
Location Southern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy) Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique
Map references Europe Africa
Maritime claims none (landlocked) exclusive economic zone:
200 NM

territorial sea:
12 NM
Merchant marine - none (2000 est.)
Military - note defense is the responsibility of Italy; Swiss Papal Guards are posted at entrances to the Vatican City to provide security and protect the Pope defense is the responsibility of France; small contingent of French forces stationed on the island
National holiday Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 October (1978) Bastille Day, 14 July (1789)
Nationality noun:
none

adjective:
none
noun:
Mahorais (singular and plural)

adjective:
Mahoran
Natural hazards NA cyclones during rainy season
Natural resources none NEGL
Net migration rate - 10.28 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2001 est.)
Political parties and leaders none Democratic Front or FD [Youssouf MOUSSA]; Mahoran Popular Movement or MPM [Younoussa BAMANA]; Mahoran Rally for the Republic or RPR [Mansour KAMARDINE]; Movement for Department Status Mayotte or MDM [Henri JEAN-BAPTISTE]; Socialist Party or PS (local branch of French Parti Socialiste) [Ibrahim ABUBACAR]; Union for French Democracy or UDF [Henri JEAN-BAPTISTE]
Political pressure groups and leaders none (exclusive of influence exercised by church officers) NA
Population 890 (July 2001 est.) 163,366 (July 2001 est.)
Population below poverty line NA% NA%
Population growth rate 1.15% (2001 est.) 4.58% (2001 est.)
Ports and harbors none Dzaoudzi
Radio broadcast stations AM 3, FM 4, shortwave 2 (1998) AM 1, FM 4, shortwave 0 (1998)
Radios NA NA
Railways total:
862 m; note - a spur of the Italian Railways system, serving Rome's Saint Peter's station

standard gauge:
862 m 1.435-m gauge (1999)
0 km
Religions Roman Catholic Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic)
Sex ratio - at birth:
1.03 male(s)/female

under 15 years:
1.01 male(s)/female

15-64 years:
1.2 male(s)/female

65 years and over:
0.98 male(s)/female

total population:
1.1 male(s)/female (2001 est.)
Suffrage limited to cardinals less than 80 years old 18 years of age; universal
Telephone system general assessment:
automatic exchange

domestic:
tied into Italian system

international:
uses Italian system
general assessment:
small system administered by French Department of Posts and Telecommunications

domestic:
NA

international:
microwave radio relay and HF radiotelephone communications to Comoros and other international connections
Telephones - main lines in use NA 9,314 (1997)
Telephones - mobile cellular NA 0 (2000)
Television broadcast stations 1 (1996) 3 (1997)
Terrain low hill generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks
Total fertility rate - 6.24 children born/woman (2001 est.)
Unemployment rate - 45% (1997)
Waterways none none
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