Map of Comoros - Comoros Map, Comoros Information

Description

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. Mayote, the most southern island, remains a French dependency, although claimed by Comoros.

Long an Arab trading outpost along the East African coast, the islands were annexed by France in the late 1800s. They finally gained their independence in 1975.

Since then, numerous coups, and inter-island disagreements have led to political unrest and instability, and when combined with a growing population, few natural resources and a limited food supply, 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.

Through it all, spices are a profitable export, and tourism provides a significant local source of revenue. France, its financial benefactor, remains an active trading partner.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Union of the Comoros

Population 690,948

Capital City Moroni (69,000)

Largest Cities Moroni, Mutsamudu, Mitsanioula

Currency Comoran Franc

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Latitude/Longitude 11º74' S, 43º23' E

Languages Arabic (official), French (official)

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National Day 6 July; Independence Day

Religions Muslim, Catholic, others

Land

Land Area 2,230 sq km (861 sq miles)

Landforms Volcanic in origin, the islands are rugged and windswept.

Grand Comore (Njazidja,), the largest island, is an irregular plateau anchored by two volcanoes. The land rises to the island's highest point, the active crater of Mount Kartala, a large, gently sloping volcano in the shape of a flattened dome and built almost exclusively of lava flows.

Anjouan (Nzwani,) the second largest island is a similar lava plateau with three volcanic mountain chains.

Moheli (Mwali) has a smaller, central mountain chain, with some rain forests. The ancient lava flows here eroded over time into a series of valleys, punctuated by small rivers (streams).

Mayotte, the oldest of the islands, has also dramatically eroded over time, and is well-watered by a series of small streams.

Highest Pt. Mt. Kartala (2,361 m) (7,746 ft)

Lowest Pt. Indian Ocean (0 m) (0 ft)

Land Divisions 3 islands; Grand Comore (Njazidja), Anjouan (Nzwani), and Moheli (Mwali), as well as four municipalities named Domoni, Fomboni, Moroni, and Moutsamoudou.

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Maps

LARGE (color) map here

Comoros Outline Map here

Comoros Map CIA version here

Comoros Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

Africa Landforms Map here

African Outline Map here

Suggested Links

Comoros (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Comoros Photos here

Comoros Travel Info and Warnings here

Moroni harbor

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Climate The rainy season runs November through the end of April, and the tropical conditions produce consistently hot days, with high temperatures often in the mid-90s. Humidity is very high.

In addition, the islands are occasionally subject to cyclones during this time period. Temperatures and humidity are moderate from May through October.