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Comoros

Komoren

Comoros is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Capital
Moroni
Region
Africa
Subregion
Ostafrika
Area
1,862 km²
Population
882,847
Languages
Arabic, French, Comorian
Neighbours
No land borders (island / isolated)

Did you know?

  • Nature

    Off the Comoros in 1938, a living coelacanth was caught — a fish thought extinct for 66 million years.

  • History

    Since independence in 1975, the Comoros have seen more than 20 coups and coup attempts.

  • Economy

    The islands are among the world’s largest producers of ylang-ylang oil for the perfume industry.

  • Geography

    The archipelago’s fourth island, Mayotte, voted against independence and still belongs to France.

Frequently asked questions about Comoros

Moroni is the capital of Comoros.