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Geographical facts about Comoros including Moroni, the capital city of Comoros |
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| Name of the country: | Comoros | Capital city: | Moroni |
| Geographical coordinates of Comoros: | 12 10 S, 44 15 E | Geographical coordinates of Moroni: | 11 42 S 43 14 E |
| Location of Comoros: | Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Comoros: | total: 2,235 sq km; land: 2,235 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Comoros: | slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Comoros: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Karthala 2,360 m | The climate of Comoros: | tropical marine: rainy season (November to May) |
| Land use of Comoros: | agricultural land: 84.4%; arable land 46.7%; permanent crops 29.6%; permanent pasture 8.1%; forest: 1.4%; other: 14.2% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1.3 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Comoros: | important location at northern end of Mozambique Channel | The terrain of Comoros: | volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills |
| Land boundaries of Comoros: | 0 km | Borders countries of Comoros: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Comoros: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Comoros
Are you traveling to Comoros? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
Did you know that the legal system of Comoros is a mixed legal system of Islamic religious law, the French civil code of 1975, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Comoros, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 880 km, paved: 673 km, unpaved: 207 km (2002)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MORONI (capital) 56,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 28.3% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Comoros: 794,678 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.71% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Arabic (official language), French (official language), Shikomoro (official language; a blend of Swahili and Arabic) (Comorian). These days, Comoros has to face a net migration rate of -2.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Comoros nowadays; Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava.
The right to vote in Comoros can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the Comoros. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Comoros for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Comoros are: Independence Day, 6 July (1975).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Comoros, these are the most likely dangers you might face: cyclones possible during rainy season (December to April); volcanic activity on Grand Comorevolcanism: Karthala (elev. 2,361 m) on Grand Comore Island last erupted in 2007; a 2005 eruption forced thousands of people to be evacuated and produced a large ash cloud. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Moroni and/or Comoros?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Comoros, the population has to face a death rate of 7.4 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Comoros
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Comoros. Here they are: Arabic (official language), French (official language), Shikomoro (official language; a blend of Swahili and Arabic) (Comorian).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .km
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical marine: rainy season (November to May).
Its capital city is Moroni, where the local time zone is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Moroni: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Comoros; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m, highest point: Karthala 2,360 m. The length of its total coastline are: 340 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Comoros; soil degradation and erosion results from crop cultivation on slopes without proper terracing; deforestation.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: cyclones possible during rainy season (December to April); volcanic activity on Grand Comorevolcanism: Karthala (elev. 2,361 m) on Grand Comore Island last erupted in 2007; a 2005 eruption forced thousands of people to be evacuated and produced a large ash cloud.
For your traveling options, there are 4 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Comoros all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 880 km, paved: 673 km, unpaved: 207 km (2002).
Background of Comoros
Like every nation, Comoros also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The archipelago of the Comoros in the Indian Ocean, composed of the islands of Mayotte, Anjouan, Moheli, and Grand Comore declared independence from France on 6 July 1975. France did not recognize the independence of Mayotte, which remains under French administration. Since independence, Comoros has endured political instability through realized and attempted coups. In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared independence from Comoros. In 1999, military chief Col. AZALI Assoumani seized power of the entire government in a bloodless coup; he initiated the 2000 Fomboni Accords, a power-sharing agreement in which the federal presidency rotates among the three islands, and each island maintains its local government. AZALI won the 2002 federal presidential election as president from Grand Comore Island, and each island in the archipelago elected its president. AZALI stepped down in 2006 and President SAMBI was elected to office as president from Anjouan. In 2007, Mohamed BACAR effected Anjouan’s de-facto secession from the Union of Comoros, refusing to step down when Comoros’ other islands held legitimate elections in July. The African Union (AU) initially attempted to resolve the political crisis by applying sanctions and a naval blockade to Anjouan, but in March 2008 the AU and Comoran soldiers seized the island. The island’s inhabitants generally welcomed the move. In May 2011, Ikililou DHOININE won the presidency in peaceful elections widely deemed to be free and fair. Former President AZALI Assoumani was declared the winner of the closely contested 2016 presidential election. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.