MAYOTTA (Fr.) (AD 1843–1896}, {1899–1914}, {1975–) Possession of France, overseas department. (Formed on the territory of modern Mayotte (Fr.) as a result of the establishment of a protectorate over the island of Mayotte. It became part of Madagascar (Fr.)}, {Withdrew from Madagascar (Fr.). Was a part of Madagascar (Fr.)}, {Withdrew from the Comoros (Fr.)). Capital - Dzaudzi (until 1977), Mamudzu (from 1977)