Union of Comoros is located in the southern Indian Ocean of the African Continent, with a population of 773,407, making it
the 160th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Moroni on the island of Grand Comore (Njazidja) with a
total population of 60,200. The country encompasses 2,170 square kilometers making it the 178th largest country in total
area. It shares boundaries with the Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel.
President Ikililou Dhonine is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice President
Mohamed Ali Soilihi , achieves that status through popular election and holds that position for a single four-year term.
According to the Comoros Constitution, the presidency rotates between the three islands every four years with Moheli
(Mwali) holding the presidency until May 2014 after which will rotate Grand Comore (Njazidja) and then Anjouan (Nzwani)
in successive four year terms. Its form of government is a federal presidential republic and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 23rd of December 2001.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic, French and Shikomoro. It counts among its major religions Sunni
Muslim and Roman Catholic. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 4 FM and 1 Short Wave.
Major geographical features are Le Kartala on Grand Comore (Njazidja), its highest point at 2,360 meters and the Indian
Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Indian Ocean, which measures 340 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fishing, tourism and perfume
distillation. Its official currency is the Comoros Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Comoros. Comoros has endured 19 coups or attempted coups since gaining
independence from France in 1975 with the election of May 2006 being the first peaceful transfer of power since
independence.
the 160th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Moroni on the island of Grand Comore (Njazidja) with a
total population of 60,200. The country encompasses 2,170 square kilometers making it the 178th largest country in total
area. It shares boundaries with the Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel.
President Ikililou Dhonine is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice President
Mohamed Ali Soilihi , achieves that status through popular election and holds that position for a single four-year term.
According to the Comoros Constitution, the presidency rotates between the three islands every four years with Moheli
(Mwali) holding the presidency until May 2014 after which will rotate Grand Comore (Njazidja) and then Anjouan (Nzwani)
in successive four year terms. Its form of government is a federal presidential republic and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 23rd of December 2001.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic, French and Shikomoro. It counts among its major religions Sunni
Muslim and Roman Catholic. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 4 FM and 1 Short Wave.
Major geographical features are Le Kartala on Grand Comore (Njazidja), its highest point at 2,360 meters and the Indian
Ocean, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterway is Indian Ocean, which measures 340 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are fishing, tourism and perfume
distillation. Its official currency is the Comoros Franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Comoros. Comoros has endured 19 coups or attempted coups since gaining
independence from France in 1975 with the election of May 2006 being the first peaceful transfer of power since
independence.
| Anjouan Island at dawn |
| Itsanda Beach near Fomboni on Moheli Island |
| Lemur-introduced into Comoros 200 years ago from Madagascar |
| Mamoudzou on Mayotte Island- a French possession in the Comoros Islands |
| Moheli Island with the Indian Ocean coast, Comoros' lowest point |
| Moroni- Comoros' capital and largest city |
Comoros is the perfect place to spend your summer and get a tan. Perhaps you'll even want to travel
more! Comoros would be more relaxing then packing up and waiting in traffic every single year to
get to the very same place. I would like to tour all the islands and take lot of pictures of ever single
one of them. I hope you plan on going to Comoros. It's for your own good.
more! Comoros would be more relaxing then packing up and waiting in traffic every single year to
get to the very same place. I would like to tour all the islands and take lot of pictures of ever single
one of them. I hope you plan on going to Comoros. It's for your own good.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
less than 0.1%
(2007 est.)
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| Tradtional Comoros pasta and ribs plate brought from France |
| Village children in Comoros |
| La Kartala- an active volcano and highest point in Comoros |
| Chiroroni on Anjouan Island- the southern and easternmost point of Comoros |
| Iconi on Grande Comore Island- Comoros' westernmost point |
| Mitsamiouli on Grande Comore- the northernmost point of Comoros |
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