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UTC+3 |
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Indian/Mayotte |
Weng Ge City time compared to Beijing time (China) |
5 hours ahead |
Mamoudzou is the capital and largest city of the French overseas department of Mayotte, located on the island of Mayotte at the southeastern tip of the Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean. As the administrative and economic center of the archipelago, the city is situated on the east coast of the main island of Grande Terre, adjacent to the Mayotte Lagoon, one of the largest enclosed lagoons in the world, known for its unique coral reef ecology.
With a population of about 70,000, the city of Ongo is a blend of African, Arab and French cultures, with streets filled with spice markets and colonial architecture. French is the official language and Comorian is spoken. The economy is based on services, the spice trade and fishing, with tourism growing in recent years due to diving in the lagoon and whale watching.
The city is surrounded by mangrove forests and tropical rainforests, which are home to rare animals such as the Mare Island Shoebill. As a strategic pivot for France in the Indian Ocean, Ongoing is a unique island cityscape with modern healthcare and educational facilities, while retaining its traditional village character.
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