Comoros
Population
798,000 peopleCapital
MoroniCurrency
Comorian francLanguages spoken in Comoros
Arabic, FrenchMap of Comoros
Area in square kilometers
2,235 km2Gross domestic product per capita
$ 1,660
"Union of the Comoros" has three official languages: Comorian (Shikomor),
Arabic and French.
The "Union of the Comoros" is the only state to be a member of each of
the African Union, Francophonie, Organisation of the Islamic
Development of the Comoros is periodized into phases, beginning with
Swahili influence and settlement in the Dembini phase (ninth to tenth
centuries), during which each island maintained a single, central
village. From the eleventh to the fifteenth centuries, trade with
Union of the Comoros (or its predecessors since independence) has
never administered the island of Mayotte, which France considers an
overseas community and still administers. Since Mayotte was the only
island in the archipelago that voted against independence from France,
The Comoros national football team is the national football team of
Comoros, which is controlled by the Fédération Comorienne de Football.
It was formed in 1979, joined CAF in 2003, and became a FIFA member in
2005.
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Comoros is Karthala, which rises to 2,361 m (7,746 ft) on Njazidja.
Karthala has one of the largest craters, or calderas, of any active
volcano. The most recent major eruptions occurred in 1965 and 1977.
Comoros joined the Arab League in 1993. A coup attempt in 1995 was
suppressed by French troops. In 1996, Mohamed Taki Abdulkarim was
elected president. In 1997, following years of economic decline,
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fourth island, Mayotte, is claimed by Comoros but remains a territory
of France. Ngazidja is home to the capital city, Moroni, and is the
most developed of the three islands. Facilities for tourism are
limited and telecommunication links are unreliable. French, Arabic,
Swahili, and Comorian are spoken
in Comoros, evangelization is illegal. Violators of this law can be
fined or imprisoned. Few establishments accept credit cards in the
Comoros and most prefer Comoran Francs or Euros to dollars. Please see
our Customs Information.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY: Comoros has experienced frequent strikes and
civil unrest, resulting in violent clashes between police and
demonstrators. The most recent unrest involved the de facto separation
of Anjouan from the Union government. The former leader of Anjouan,
Comoros has endured 20 coups or attempted coups since gaining
independence from France in 1975. In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and
Moheli declared independence from Comoros. In 1999, military chief
Col. Azali seized power. He pledged to resolve the secessionist crisis
One of the world's poorest countries, Comoros is made up of three
islands that have inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly
increasing population, and few natural resources.
Climate
Tropical marine; rainy and hot season (November to May).
The island of Mayotte is claimed by the Comoros, but is administered
by France.
Cities
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* Moroni - the country's capital
* Domoni
* Fomboni - capital of Moheli
The archipelago of Comoros is situated in the tropical waters of the
Indian Ocean between the eastern coast of Africa and Madagascar.
It includes three volcanic islands and numerous coral reefs
and uninhabited islets
the future of Comoros is uncertain.
The islands depend heavily on imports of basic necessities,
often paid for by foreign aid. In addition, the health care system is
inadequate, illiteracy is widespread, and its international debt is
growing
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of the world's poorest nations, Comoros has an economy based on
subsistence agriculture. It is a republic with one legislative house.
The head of state and government is the president, assisted by vice
presidents. Beginning in the 16th century, Comoros was known to
The Comoros is comprised of three main islands, Njazidja (or Ngazidja;
also Grande Comore or Grand Comoros)—on which Moroni is located—Nzwani
(or Ndzouani; also Anjouan), and Mwali (also Mohéli), and numerous
coral reefs and islets. They are volcanic in origin, with interiors
The Comoros is governed under the constitution of 2001. The president,
who is head of state, is chosen from among the elected presidents of
the three main islands; the presidency rotates every four years. The
Comoros has an economy based on subsistence agriculture. It is a
republic with one legislative house. The head of state and government
is the president, assisted by vice presidents. Beginning in the 16th
Comoros is poor, witnessing an ongoing exodus of educated and skilled
workers to France and a steady decline in gross domestic product. The
capital, Moroni, located on the island of Ngazidja, has most of the
In 1978 the Comoros was proclaimed a federal Islamic republic; shortly
thereafter, a one-party state was formed under Pres. Ahmed Abdallah
Abderrahman.
After his assassination in 1989, Saïd Mohamed Djohar became interim
president and subsequently won election in a multiparty contest. He
beginning of Comoros's chronic instability: the country has gone
through more than 20 coups since independence and has experienced
several attempts at secession. Orchestrating at least four of these
coups was a group of white mercenaries known as Les Affreux (The
Comoros was frequented by travelers from Africa, Madagascar,
Indonesia, and Arabia before the first Europeans encountered the
islands. Arabic influence has been the strongest.
France colonized Mayotte in 1843 and by 1904 had annexed the remainder
of the archipelago
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Comoros.(HOTSPOT)(Country overview) (Geographical)
Comoros has a population of around 800,000, with an average projected
increase of 2.5 percent between 2004 and 2015. Comoros is more densely
inhabited than many other sub-Saharan countries, putting severe strain
Comoros is one of the poorest countries in the world. Weak economic
performance reflects inherent disadvantages, such as few natural
resources, a shortage of arable land, high transport costs and a poor
investment climate. The country has the daunting task of improving
The fourth is Mayotte and, despite claims by Comoros, is a French
territory.
The archipelago's location made it a stepping stone between Africa and
Madagascar, a southern outpost for Arab traders operating along the
East African coast, and a port of call along trade routes between
The Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros is an island republic which
lies in the Indian Ocean east of Mozambique and forms part of the
Indian Ocean Islands associated with Africa.
The capital city is Moroni on the island of Njazidja (Grand Comore).
The international time zone for Comoros is Greenwich +3 and the
international dialling code is +269. There is an international airport
on the island of Njazidja (Grand Comore); Air Mauritius, Air France
and South African Airways are the principal airlines that fly to the
island
The tourism industry in Comoros is being developed; however, the
unstable political situation in the country is preventing more growth.
The country attracts around 20 000 tourists annually, mainly from
South Africa and Europe.
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At 2,235 km², the Comoros is the third smallest African nation by area
and one of the smallest in the world, and with a population estimated
(2007) at 711,400 it is also the sixth smallest African nation by
The Comoros (officially the Union of the Comoros) is an island nation
in the Indian Ocean. The country consists of three islands in the
volcanic Comoros archipelago: Njazidja, Mwali, and Nzwani. Comoros
also lays claim to Mayotte (aka Mahoré), a neighboring island in the
The Comoros is notable for its diverse culture and history, as a
nation formed at the crossroads of many civilizations. It has three
official languages— Comorian (Shikomor), Arabic, and French. Its name
Comoros is the world's leading producer of essence of ylang-ylang,
used in manufacturing perfume. It also is the world's second-largest
producer of vanilla. Principal food crops are coconuts, bananas, and
cassava. Foodstuffs constitute 32% of total imports.
Flag of Comoros is four equal horizontal bands of yellow at top, white, red, and blue with green isosceles triangle based on hoist; centered within triangle is white crescent with convex side facing hoist and four white, five-pointed stars placed vertically in line between points of crescent.
PROFILE
The Union of Comoros is ruled by President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi.
Comoros has been plagued by political instability and civil strife
following numerous coups and secession attempts since independence
from France in 1975. Former President Azali seized power in a
Comoros is facing an unenviable catch-22 situation in its attempt to
reform a governance system that devours four-fifths of its GDP, but by
doing so risks re-igniting the secessionist tendencies that the ...
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The Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros is an island republic which
lies in the Indian Ocean east of Mozambique and forms part of the
Indian Ocean Islands associated with Africa.
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Of the Comoros islands, Ngazidja (Grand Comore) is the largest and the
most westerly island, dominated by a large active volcano, Mt
Karthala. It is also home to the capital of the Comoros, Moroni, a
charming town with narrow winding streets in the old Arab Quarter
these islands form the Comoros, while the fourth, Maore (Mayotte), is
part of France, choosing to remain under French rule after the other
islands voted for independence. This divide in the archipelago has
been the cause of many tensions, and despite being administered by
Comoros has endured more than 20 coups or attempted coups since
gaining independence from France in 1975. In 1997, the islands of
Anjouan and Moheli declared independence from Comoros. In 1999,
military chief Col
One of the world's poorest countries, Comoros is made up of three
islands that have inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly
increasing population, and few natural resources. The low educational
level of the labor force contributes to a subsistence level of
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