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Geography Of MayotteLocation: Southern Africa, island in the Mozambique Channel, about one-half of the way from northern Madagascar to northern Mozambique Geographic coordinates: Map references: Africa Area: total: 374 sq km land: 374 sq km water: 0 sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: none Coastline: 185.2 km Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm Climate: tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November) Terrain: generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks Elevation extremes: lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: Benara 660 m Natural resources: NEGL Land use: arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% permanent pastures: NA% forests and woodland: NA% other: NA% Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: cyclones during rainy season Environment - current issues: NA Geography - note: part of Comoro Archipelago; 18 islands - See also : Mayotte
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