Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and norther ...
For centuries prior to colonization in the 19th century, the Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean served as a key node in maritime trade networks t ...
Longitude: 44.25
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Comoros:
13,582.402 km
Terrain:
Volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills.
Natural Resources:
Fish.
Industries:
Fishing, tourism, perfume distillation.
Population: 900,141
The capital city of Maroni, located on the western side of the island of Grande Comore, is the country's largest city; however, of the three islands that comprise Comoros, it is Anjouan that is the most densely populated.
Area: 1,862 km2
slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, DC
Important location at northern end of Mozambique Channel; the only Arab League country that lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| fra | French |
| zdj | Comorian |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| KMF | Comorian franc | Fr |
Capital City: Moroni
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:37 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Comoros is composed of four equal horizontal bands of yellow, white, red and blue, with a green isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and bears a fly-side facing white crescent and four five-pointed white stars arranged in a vertical line along the opening of the crescent.
Bordering Countries
Comoros has no bordering countries.
Comoros is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Comoros
You're in for a treat! Comoros is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine life and coral reefs
- Unique cultural heritage and history
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Comorian cuisine features seafood, coconut, and rice.
- Popular dishes include langouste à la vanille and pilao.
- Spices like vanilla and cloves are commonly used.
- Relax on the beaches of Grande Comore
- Visit the Mount Karthala volcano
- Explore the Chomoni Beach
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