 Comoros
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
12 10 S, 44 15 E |
| Area |
total: 2,170 sq km land: 2,170 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical marine; rainy season (November to May) |
| Terrain |
volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills |
| Population |
711,417 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic) |
| Imports |
rice and other foodstuffs, consumer goods, petroleum products, cement, transport equipment |
| Exports |
vanilla, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), cloves, copra |
| Hazards |
cyclones possible during rainy season (December to April); Le Kartala on Grand Comore is an active volcano |
| Resources |
NEGL |
| Geography |
important location at northern end of Mozambique Channel |
| Nationality |
noun: Comoran(s) adjective: Comoran |
| Capital |
name: Moroni geographic coordinates: 11 41 S, 43 16 E time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.km |
| Internet Users |
20,000 (2005) |
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