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Comoros

Komori
Capital
Moroni
Population
836K
Area
2,235 km²
Language
Comorian / Arabic / French

Comoros is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Moroni, with a population of approximately 836K and a total area of 2,235 km². The official languages are Comorian / Arabic / French and the currency is the Comorian Franc (KMF).

📊 Quick Facts about Comoros

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Population
836K
total residents
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Total Area
2,235 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
374/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.3B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$1,556
per person
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Currency
Comorian Franc (KMF)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Comorian / Arabic / French
official
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Coastline
340 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1975
established
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Local Time in Moroni

Comoros covers an area of 2,235 km² with a population density of 374/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.3B ($1,556 per capita) and gained independence in 1975. It has a coastline of 340 km.

Did You Know?

Comoros produces the most ylang-ylang in the world, the flower used to make Chanel No. 5 perfume. The coelacanth, a 400-million-year-old fish thought extinct for 65 million years, was rediscovered alive in Comoros waters.

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✈️ Travel Information for Comoros

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Best Time to Visit
May–October
Tropical, dry season May–October
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Cost of Travel
Budget
vs global average
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Visa
Visa on arrival
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Comoros travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Comoros on the Map

Street-level photo from Moroni
📍 Moroni · 1/1
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Comoros World Rankings

1st
Ylang-Ylang
World's largest producer of ylang-ylang, used in Chanel No. 5
1st
Coups
More coups per year than any country in the world
1st
Coelacanth
Living fossil coelacanth fish rediscovered in Comoros waters
1st
Vanilla
Second largest vanilla producer in the world

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Comoros

What is the capital of Comoros?

The capital of Comoros is Moroni.

What continent is Comoros in?

Comoros is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.

What currency does Comoros use?

Comoros uses the Comorian Franc (KMF). The international calling code is +269.

What is the GDP of Comoros?

Comoros has a GDP of $1.3B, with a GDP per capita of $1,556.

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