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Country Name

Comoros

Country Code

KM - COM

Country Calling Code

+269

Country Profile

A virtual guide to the Union of the Comoros, a sovereign island nation in the Indian Ocean east of Mozambique, off the east coast of the African continent and west of the northern tip of Madagascar. The Comoros consists of the four main islands: Ngazidja (French: Grande Comore), Mwali (French: Mohéli), Nzwani (French: Anjouan) and Maore (French: Mayotte), the contested island of Mayotte is administered by France. Nearest Countries to the Comoros are Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, and the Seychelles.

Capital Name

Moroni

Languages

Shikomor (Comorian, a Swahili-Arabic blend), Arabic, French, Swahili.

Country Currency

Comoran Franc (KMF)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +3h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

8.32 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

2,171 km² (838 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Moheli, Comoros Fomboni Anjouan, Comoros Grande Comore Mount Karthala Moroni, Comoros Mayotte Dziani Dzaha Mamoudzou, Mayotte Ntingui

News

Al Watwan Comoros online weekly news (in French) Comores Info Comoros related news (in French) Le Canal News and information covering the Mozambique Channel region (in French). Radio/TV Office de Radio Télévion des Comores (ORTC) Radio Ocean Indien

Art Culture

Comoros Islands Encyclopedia The site includes information about arts and culture of the Comoros. Nawal Mlanao Afro Sufi Roots. Musician from Comoros.

Economy Business

Another one of the world's poorest countries. Its economy is a mostly rural, agricultural economy, hampered by inadequate transportation links, a low educational level of the labor force, and few natural resources. The country is heavy dependent on foreign grants and technical assistance. Agriculture and forestry, accounts for 50% of GDP, it employs 80% of the labor force and provides most of the exports. Main crops are vanilla, cloves, and ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata). Comoros government is struggling to provide basic services, upgrade education and technical training. Societé Nationale des Postes et Services Financiers The National Mail and Financial Service enterprise.

Transport

Transportation Comores Aviation International Serves destinations on the Comoros archipelago, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar (Tanzania).

Tourism

Main islands: Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Anjouan (Nzwani), Mayotte (Maore) and Mohéli (Mwali) Nature in the Comoros Islands conjures up images of peace: white beaches fringed by coconut palms, multicolored tropical gardens, myriad shells and fish, including the famous coelacanth which dates back 350 million years, bush babies and sea turtles.

Education

Université des Comores Official website of the University of the Comoros (UDC) a publicly-owned institution founded in 2003, Moroni (in French; temporarily not online).

Visa Process

NOTES FOR COMOROS VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO COMOROS: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical marine Type: Republic. Independence: 6 July 1975 (from France, Mayotte remains under French administration). Constitution: Adopted by referendum on 23 December 2001. Natural resources: Few natural resources. Agriculture products: Vanilla, ylang-ylang, jasmine, cassis, cloves, perfume essences, copra, coconuts, bananas, cassava (tapioca) Industries: Tourism, perfume distillation. Exports partners: India, France, Germany , Saudi Arabia , Singapore, Netherlands, Mauritius Imports partners: China, Pakistan, France, UAE, India

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