Stamps issued: 1997-PRESENT
One of the Comoro Islands, Mayotte was occupied by France in 1841 and attached to the colony of Madagascar in 1911. The Comoros were separated from Madagascar in 1947 and began issuing their own stamps in 1950. Mayotte is claimed by the Comoros but administered by France. In 1976, the territory voted to become a territorial collectivity of France.
Narrative by Linn's Stamp News
Precedent Country:
FRENCH COLONY
Stamps issued: 1892-1912
For period 1912-1997 see Madagascar, Comoro Islands and France
