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Description Mayotte by rbd.me 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. In March 2009, Mayotte voted overwhelmingly to become France's 101st department - and fifth overseas department - a change scheduled to become official in 2011.   Location Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique   Area - comparative slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC   Natural resources Mayotte generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks   Population Mayotte 231,139 (July 2010 est.)   Religions Mayotte Muslim 97%, Christian (mostly Roman Catholic) 3%   Languages Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the population   Education Mayotte expenditures 86%   Government Mayotte type NA   Independence NA   Mayotte Economy - overview InOC, UPU, WFTU   Investment Mayotte 44,560 (2002)   Industries Mayotte 139.2 million kWh (2005)   Airports Mayotte