Rather die than be independent After 30 years of development, there is a huge disparity in income and a wide variety of living circumstances
The same people, the same people, but with completely different lives. This situation is not uncommon in society, but it is strange that there is a wage gap of more than 20 times among the same group of people.
Located in the Indian Ocean, the Comoros archipelago is known as the "Spice Kingdom", it is one of the four largest volcanic islands in the world, known as the "Four Pearls". Mayotte, one of the four islands, was occupied by France in the early 19th century and gained independence in 1975, but after two rounds of voting against independence, it remains French territory. As a result, in 30 years, people with the same background and the same economic situation will be very different.
With a population of 210,000 and a GDP of US$14,000 in 2016, Mayotte is one of the lowest in France, but it is one of the fastest growing in the Comoros and several nearby countries.
In contrast, the Comoros archipelago, with a GDP of just over $700 in 2016, is the only one of the three small islands with an airport, the capital of the Comoros. It is no wonder that the people of Mayotte would rather commit suicide than become an independent person, and in the referendum, 99.4 percent of the people were reluctant to leave, I am afraid, they had expected such a scene.
Mayotte is a very special place, it was once a colony of Arab countries, Muslim culture is deeply rooted, under the influence of France, it is more inclined to receive Western education, but Arab religion still dominates the majority. As a result, Mayotte is very difficult to govern in France, and many local legislation and religious Xi have been in conflict and have not been properly handled.
But in the same way, Mayotte has also exploded with amazing potential, railways, airports, docks have been developed, there are more and more tourist attractions in the Indian Ocean, various events are held every year, and from 2006 to 2016, the GDP has increased more than tenfold.
Mayotte is known as the "Four Pearls" of the "True Pearl", and only this island can be called a pearl, which may also indirectly explain the fact that Mayotte is recognized by France. Mayotte has received 95,000 refugees from Comoros and the surrounding islands since more than nine decades ago, including more than 9,000 French, according to figures released.
Because of this, Mayotte is full of French people, and even the French like to settle on the island, and they come to live in Mayotte.
As a result, the people of Mayotte are divided into two types, one is the luxurious Western style and the other is the poor who set up their stalls on the side of the road. However, this is also a good thing, after all, the cost of living in the slums is lower than in the rich areas, and it is also very suitable for tourists who are not wealthy.
This is why Mayotte's tourism industry has grown so quickly, with the number of tourists increasing exponentially since 2013, but thanks to French regulations, the level of consumption here has remained slightly higher than that of the Comoros.
It is worth mentioning that France provides a subsidy to the unemployed, including boats and fuel for the unemployed, but their catch is subject to the recommendations of the Philippines. So, you can taste the delicacies cooked by famous chefs there, and you can also buy cheap seafood there, a large octopus weighing 1 kg only costs 2 euros (15.).6 euros), while crab legs in French restaurants cost 20 euros.
The cost of consumption in Comoros is slightly cheaper than that of Mayotte, but both the experience of tourism and the various supporting facilities are much better than here. Mayotte's ambience, even on several resort islands in Europe, is not as good as the atmosphere here. In the evenings, you can see a lot of bands and artists performing on Mayotte, mostly voluntarily and also with students.
Don't miss out on the "best of the world" when you travel here. One of the largest bread trees in the world, 28 meters in diameter, is surrounded by 18 adults on the sandy beach of Musikale, south of Mayotte. If it is in bloom, you can also pick some small flowers, which can be used to paint your nails, and they will give off a special fragrance.