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 Mayotte (2005)Holy See (Vatican City) (2007)
 MayotteHoly See (Vatican City)
Administrative divisions none (territorial collectivity of France) none
Age structure 0-14 years: 46.2% (male 44,926/female 44,521)


15-64 years: 52.1% (male 54,713/female 46,156)


65 years and over: 1.7% (male 1,666/female 1,651) (2005 est.)
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Agriculture - products vanilla, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), coffee, copra -
Airports 1 (2004 est.) -
Airports - with paved runways total: 1


1,524 to 2,437 m: 1 (2004 est.)
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Area total: 374 sq km


land: 374 sq km


water: 0 sq km
total: 0.44 sq km


land: 0.44 sq km


water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC about 0.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Background Mayotte was ceded to France along with the other islands of the Comoros group in 1843. It was the only island in the archipelago that voted in 1974 to retain its link with France and forego independence. Popes in their secular role ruled portions 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 Holy See 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 religious freedom, international development, the Middle East, terrorism, interreligious dialogue and reconciliation, and the application of church doctrine in an era of rapid change and globalization. About 1 billion people worldwide profess the Catholic faith.
Birth rate 41.58 births/1,000 population (2005 est.) -
Budget revenues: NA


expenditures: $73 million, including capital expenditures of NA (1991 est.)
revenues: $247 million


expenditures: $243 million (2005)
Capital Mamoutzou name: Vatican City


geographic coordinates: 41 54 N, 12 27 E


time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)


daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Climate tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) temperate; mild, rainy winters (September to May) with hot, dry summers (May to September)
Coastline 185.2 km 0 km (landlocked)
Constitution 4 October 1958 (French Constitution) new Fundamental Law promulgated by Pope JOHN PAUL II on 26 November 2000, effective 22 February 2001 (replaces the first Fundamental Law of 1929)
Country name conventional long form: Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte


conventional short form: Mayotte
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)
Death rate 7.9 deaths/1,000 population (2005 est.) -
Debt - external $NA -
Dependency status territorial collectivity of France -
Diplomatic representation from the US none (territorial collectivity of France) chief of mission: Ambassador Francis ROONEY


embassy: Villa Domiziana, Via delle Terme Deciane 26, 00153 Rome


mailing address: PSC 59, Box 66, APO AE 09624


telephone: [39] (06) 4674-3428


FAX: [39] (06) 575-8346
Diplomatic representation in the US none (territorial collectivity of France) chief of mission: Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Pietro SAMBI


chancery: 3339 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008


telephone: [1] (202) 333-7121


FAX: [1] (202) 337-4036
Disputes - international claimed by Comoros none
Economic aid - recipient $107.7 million; note - extensive French financial assistance (1995) -
Economy - overview 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. This unique, noncommercial economy is supported financially by an annual contribution (known as Peter's Pence) from Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the world; by the sale of postage stamps, coins, medals, and tourist mementos; by fees for admission to museums; and by the sale of publications. Investments and real estate income also account for a sizable portion of revenue. The incomes and living standards of lay workers are comparable to those of counterparts who work in the city of Rome.
Electricity - consumption NA kWh NA kWh
Electricity - imports - NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy
Electricity - production NA kWh NA kWh
Elevation extremes lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m


highest point: Benara 660 m
lowest point: unnamed location 19 m


highest point: unnamed location 75 m
Environment - current issues NA NA
Environment - international agreements - party to: Climate Change


signed, but not ratified: Air Pollution, Environmental Modification
Ethnic groups NA Italians, Swiss, other
Exchange rates euros per US dollar - 0.8054 (2004), 0.886 (2003), 1.0626 (2002), 1.1175 (2001), 1.0854 (2000) euros per US dollar - 0.7964 (2006), 0.8041 (2005), 0.8054 (2004), 0.886 (2003), 1.0626 (2002)
Executive branch chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC of France (since 17 May 1995), represented by Prefect Jean-Paul KIHL (since 17 January 2005)


head of government: President of the General Council Said Omar OILI (since NA 2004)


cabinet: NA


elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-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
chief of state: Pope BENEDICT XVI (since 19 April 2005)


head of government: Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio BERTONE (since 15 September 2006)


cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope


elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 19 April 2005 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope


election results: Joseph RATZINGER elected Pope BENEDICT XVI
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 (2000) -
Fiscal year calendar year calendar year
Flag description the flag of France is used two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white with the arms of the Holy See, consisting of the crossed keys of Saint Peter surmounted by the three-tiered papal tiara, centered in the white band
GDP - composition by sector agriculture: NA%


industry: NA%


services: NA%
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GDP - per capita purchasing power parity - $2,600 (2003 est.) -
GDP - real growth rate NA% -
Geographic coordinates 12 50 S, 45 10 E 41 54 N, 12 27 E
Geography - note part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands landlocked; enclave in Rome, Italy; world's smallest state; beyond the territorial boundary of Vatican City, the Lateran Treaty of 1929 grants the Holy See extraterritorial authority over 23 sites in Rome and five outside of Rome, including the Pontifical Palace at Castel Gandolfo (the Pope's summer residence)
Highways total: 93 km


paved: 72 km


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


highest 10%: NA%
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Imports $141.3 million f.o.b. (1997) NA kWh; note - electricity supplied by Italy
Imports - commodities food, machinery and equipment, transportation equipment, metals, chemicals -
Imports - partners France 66%, Africa 14%, Southeast Asia 11% (2000 est.) -
Independence none (territorial collectivity of France) 11 February 1929 (from Italy); note - the three treaties signed with Italy on 11 February 1929 acknowledged, among other things, the full sovereignty of the Vatican and established its territorial extent; however, the origin of the Papal States, which over the years have varied considerably in extent, may be traced back to the 8th century
Industrial production growth rate NA% -
Industries newly created lobster and shrimp industry, construction printing; production of coins, medals, postage stamps; a small amount of mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities
Infant mortality rate total: 62.4 deaths/1,000 live births


male: 68.51 deaths/1,000 live births


female: 56.11 deaths/1,000 live births (2005 est.)
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Inflation rate (consumer prices) NA% -
International organization participation UPU CE (observer), CPLP (associate), IAEA, IOM (observer), ITSO, ITU, ITUC, NAM (guest), OAS (observer), OPCW, OSCE, UN (observer), UNCTAD, UNHCR, Union Latina (observer), UNWTO (observer), UPU, WIPO, WTO (observer)
Irrigated land NA sq km 0 sq km
Judicial branch Supreme Court or Tribunal Superieur d'Appel there are three tribunals responsible for civil and criminal matters within Vatican City; three other tribunals rule on issues pertaining to the Holy See


note: judicial duties were established by the Motu Proprio of Pope PIUS XII on 1 May 1946
Labor force 48,800 (2000) NA
Labor force - by occupation - note: essentially services with a small amount of industry; dignitaries, priests, nuns, guards, and 3,000 lay workers live outside the Vatican
Land boundaries 0 km total: 3.2 km


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


permanent crops: NA%


other: NA%
arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (urban area) (2005)
Languages Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population Italian, Latin, French, various other languages
Legal system French law based on Code of Canon Law and revisions to it
Legislative branch unicameral General Council or Conseil General (19 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms)


elections: last held 21 and 28 March 2004 (next to be held NA 2007)


election results: percent of vote by party - MDM 23.3%, UMP 22.8%, PS 10.2%, MRC 8.9%, FRAP 6.5%, MPM 1.2%; seats by party - MDM 6, UMP 9, MRC 2, MPM 1, diverse left 1


note: Mayotte elects one member of the French Senate; elections last held 24 September 2001 (next to be held September 2007); results - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA; Mayotte also elects one member to the French National Assembly; elections last held 16 June 2002 (next to be held as a special election in June 2005); results - percent of vote by party - UMP-RPR 55.08%, UDF 44.92%; seats by party - UMP-RPR 1
unicameral Pontifical Commission
Life expectancy at birth total population: 61.39 years


male: 59.22 years


female: 63.62 years (2005 est.)
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Literacy definition: NA


total population: NA%


male: NA%


female: NA%
definition: NA


total population: 100%


male: 100%


female: 100%
Location Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique Southern Europe, an enclave of Rome (Italy)
Map references Africa Europe
Maritime claims territorial sea: 12 nm


exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
none (landlocked)
Military - note defense is the responsibility of France; small contingent of French forces stationed on the island defense is the responsibility of Italy; ceremonial and limited security duties performed by Pontifical Swiss Guard
Military branches - Pontifical Swiss Guard (Corpo della Guardia Svizzera Pontificia)
National holiday Bastille Day, 14 July (1789) Coronation Day of Pope BENEDICT XVI, 24 April (2005)
Nationality noun: Mahorais (singular and plural)


adjective: Mahoran
noun: none


adjective: none
Natural hazards cyclones during rainy season NA
Natural resources NEGL none
Net migration rate 5.62 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2005 est.) -
Political parties and leaders Democratic Front or FD [Youssouf MOUSSA]; Mahoran Popular Movement or MPM [Ahmed MADI]; FARC [leader NA]; Federation of Mahorans or RPR (UMP) [Mansour KAMARDINE]; Movement for Department Status Mayotte or MDM [Mouhoutar SALIM]; Renewed Communist Party of Mayotte or MRC [Omar SIMBA]; Socialist Party or PS (local branch of French Parti Socialiste) [Ibrahim ABUBACAR]; Union for French Democracy or UDF [Henri JEAN-BAPTISTE] none
Political pressure groups and leaders NA none (exclusive of influence exercised by church officers)
Population 193,633 (July 2005 est.) 821 (July 2007 est.)
Population below poverty line NA% NA%
Population growth rate 3.93% (2005 est.) 0% (2007 est.)
Ports and harbors Dzaoudzi -
Radio broadcast stations AM 1, FM 5, shortwave 0 (2001) AM 4, FM 3, shortwave 2 (2004)
Religions Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) Roman Catholic
Sex ratio at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female


under 15 years: 1.01 male(s)/female


15-64 years: 1.18 male(s)/female


65 years and over: 1.01 male(s)/female


total population: 1.1 male(s)/female (2005 est.)
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Suffrage 18 years of age; universal limited to cardinals less than 80 years old
Telephone system general assessment: small system administered by French Department of Posts and Telecommunications


domestic: NA


international: country code - 269; microwave radio relay and HF radiotelephone communications to Comoros (2001)
general assessment: automatic digital exchange


domestic: connected via fiber optic cable to Telecom Italia network


international: country code - 39; uses Italian system
Telephones - main lines in use 10,000 (2001) 5,120 (2005)
Telephones - mobile cellular 21,700 (2002) -
Television broadcast stations 3 (2001) 1 (2005)
Terrain generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks urban; low hill
Total fertility rate 5.89 children born/woman (2005 est.) -
Unemployment rate 38% (1999) -
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