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Country Name |
Mayotte |
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Continent |
Africa |
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Surface area |
376 km2 |
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Capital |
Mamoudzou |
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Population |
256,218 |
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Language |
French |
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Currency |
Euro (EUR) |
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Time zone |
+1hr compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00262 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all people over 1 year old from at-risk countries or travellers who have transited for more than 12 hours at airports in at-risk countries.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16, who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.
Malaria is transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitos and is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is still not available, you must take careful precautions to avoid mosquito bites and in some cases it may be necessary to take antimalarial medication, after thorough evaluation by a qualified doctor.
This disease is spread by the bites of infected mosquitos and there is no vaccine. Consequently, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, Rift Valley Fever, Leishmaniasis, African trypanosomiasis, and West Nile virus are present in some parts of East Africa. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Mayotte is an island in the Comoros Islands and is located in the Indian Ocean, between Mozambique and Madagascar. Originally under the protectorate of France, it officially became an overseas department after the 2009 referendum. The island is volcanic, with rugged coastlines surrounded by coral reefs, with the highest elevation standing at just over 700 metres.
The climate is tropical, with a hot, humid season (temperatures range from 27 to 30 °C) between November and April, which brings heavy rainfall and the potential threat of cyclones. From May to October, temperatures fall between 20 and 25 °C. The rainfall also diminishes, becoming more scarce.
