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196,519

population

Mayotte’s Flag“RA HACHIRI” means “We are vigilant”

meaning they are careful.

This is Mayotte’s slogan.

Religious Beliefs

97% is Muslim

They believe in Paradise and Hell, because of this they pray to Allah, their god, five times a day in hopes to reach Paradise.

3% is Christianity

Religious Customs

• Pray 5 days a day

• Read the Koran

• Polygamy

History

1503 - Discovered by Portuguese explorers1832 - Conquered by Andriantsoly1833 – Conquered by Mwali1835 – Conquered by Ndzuwani1836 - Independent 1841 – Annexed by France1896 – Subordinated to Madagascar2009 - Becomes overseas department of

France

Technology

40% of population uses cell phones

Compared to USA’s 96% of population.

Mayotte has 3 broadcast televisions stations

Political Issues

Illegal immigration is Mayotte’s government’s biggest problem.

France spends 70 million Euros a year to prevent illegal immigrations

Food

• Brocette :

Roast meat with spit

• Bricapen :

Fried or baked breadfruit

Food

• Barabock :Fried Banana

• Sinior :rice, water,

coconut, sugar and baking powder

Customs

Ceremonial dishes include beef and castrated goat served with white rice and curdled milk as well as enormous cakes.

Customs

At home, it is matrilocal.

It is a custom to have any member of the mother’s family be able to eat or sleep at the house at any time.

Customs

women do not go out without a head veil

Customs

The wife eats in the kitchen with the children and any guests of hers, while the husband eats in the dining room or the living room with any guests of his.

Bias/Racial Tension

There isn’t much racial tension in Mayotte.

But there is gender prejudice.

Even though the women are respected and supposedly overruling, the men are treated on a higher level then women.

Mayotte vs. AmericaThere is not many similarities at all between

Mayotte and The U.S. American culture today is based majorly around technology. While Mayotte culture is majorly based around agriculture and family life. American food customs vary depending the person’s heritage. While each Mayotte citizen tend to have the same customs.

Mayotte’s Economy

Their economy is primarily based on agriculture.

Mayotte’s Ecomony

Mayotte is very dependent on France, especially for food needs and financial assistance.

Mayotte’s Economy

Mayotte’s location makes it difficult to develop tourism.

Art in Mayotte

Handicrafts & architectural art forms are common.

Painting is very popular.

Theater is also popular.

The End, Yay.