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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 |

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