Mayotte
Disclaimer: This information on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely accurate or up-to-date. The information is gathered on the Internet and in other publications. If you have any additional information, corrections, comments or suggestions, don't hesitate to contact me at  <never@heterosexual.com> Updated 99-03-01	Information on the situation for homosexuals in Mayotte: ? Mayotte is a French overseas territory in the Comoro islands group in the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and continental Africa. Though French sovereignty is in place, Mayotte is a territory with its own laws in certain areas, so I don't know what the situation for homosexuals is. Approximately 60% of the Mahorese population is under 20 years of age. 99% are Muslims. The islands of Mayotte have been claimed by the Comoros, which became independent from France in 1975. Even though French law ("droit pénal") applies, according to Maho-Net (see link below), it coexists with traditional Comorian laws: As far as civil status and land are concerned, citizens of Mayotte deal with the Cadi (Muslim judge, also having religious functions). This results for example in polygamy being allowed (one man having the possibility to have a maximum of four women). However, Mahorese can choose to depend on the French "droit commun" (regular French law), in which case they must give up the traditional law for them and their family. One interesting aspect of Mahorese culture are the bangas - quaint and colourful little houses built by adolescent men when they move out of their parents' house. This is to make them mature and find their status in society without interference from their parents. When these men find a woman to marry, they move to their spouse's home. If you have any further information on the current situation in Mayotte, please contact me.    Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female Mayotte 15? 15? 15? The age of consent in Metropolitan France is 15. I am not sure if this also applies to Mayotte. Further information on Mayotte can be found at: Mayotte's web site (Maho-Net) Office du Tourisme Mayotte - Présentation générale (Official site in French) CIA World Factbook Excite Travel: Mayotte Ousseine's informative personal site about Mayotte (In French)	Statistics: Republic, French territory, Africa Area: 375 km² Population: 135,000 Capital: Mamoutzou (Dzaoudzi) Currency: franc   ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s): .yt .fr (France)

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