Comoros Facts and Figures

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Meaning of Country's name	"Island of the moon"
Capital	Moroni
Largest Cities	Moroni and Moutsamoudou
Population	789,000 (est.2005)
Country Code	269
Internet Country Code	.km
Area	863 mi² (2,235 km²)
Area-Comparative	Slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, DC
Bordering Countries	Comoros is a series of islands but is located closest to the countries of Madagascar, Mozambique and Tanzania
Date of Founding (Current State)	July 6, 1975
Type of Government	Federal Republic
Languages Spoken	Shikomoro, Comorian, French, and Arabic
Religions Practiced	Sunni Muslim, Roman Catholic
GDP per Capita	$1,159 (est. 2008)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	.97% (est.2008)
Top Exports	Coffee, Tea, Spices, Essential Oils, Perfume, and Boats (floating structures)
National Holidays	Ashoura, Birth of the Prophet, Anniversary of the Death of President Said Mohamed Cheikh - Mar. 18, Labour Day - May 1, Anniversary of the Organization of African Unity - May 25, Anniversary of the Dath of President Ali Soilih, Independence Day - Jul. 5, eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) Sep. 11, Eid al-Adha (Feats of the Sacrifice) - Nov. 6, Anniversary of the Death of President Ahmed Abdallah - Nov. 26, Muharram (Islamic New Year) - Dec. 7, Christmas Day - Dec. 25
Money Currency	Comorian franc
National Sports Teams	National Football Team
Random Fact	In 1947 The Comoros Islands became a "French Overseas Territory" and were represented in France's National Assembly

NEWS FROM Comoros

Wednesday, 06-05-13, 14:32

CAF President Supports the Efforts of FCF to Develop Football in Comoros

[CAF]The CAF President highlighted its satisfaction and provided its support to the numerous activities and programs put in place by the Football Association of Comoros (FCF) in its aim to raise the level of football in the Indian Ocean Islands.

Tuesday, 04-23-13, 14:20

Human Rights Reports: Comoros

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Comoros

Comoros Facts and Figures

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