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).
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.
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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An active volcano and the highest peak in Comoros — one of the world's largest active calderas
Ruins of one of the oldest settlements in the Comoros, with ancient mosques and palaces
A pristine white sand beach on Grande Comore with dramatic volcanic backdrop
Narrow winding streets, ancient mosques and Arab-influenced architecture in the capital
The capital of Comoros is Moroni.
The official language(s) of Comoros are Comorian / Arabic / French.
The population of Comoros is approximately 836K.
Comoros uses the Comorian Franc (KMF).
Comoros is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
Comoros has a GDP of $1.3B, with a GDP per capita of $1,556.
The best time to visit Comoros is May–October. The climate is Tropical, dry season May–October.
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