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Comoros Capital: Moroni Population: 690,948 The Geography of Comoros Total Size: 2,170 square km Size Comparison: slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 12 10 S, 44 15 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills Geographical Low Point: Indian Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Le Kartala 2,360 m Climate: tropical marine; rainy season (November to May) The People of Comoros Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic) Independence: 6 July 1975 (from France) National Holiday: Independence Day, 6 July (1975) Nationality: Comoran(s) Religions: Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2% Economy of Comoros Major Industries: tourism, perfume distillation Agricultural Products: vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, copra, coconuts, bananas, cassava (tapioca) Natural Resources: NEGL Major Exports: vanilla, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), cloves, copra Major Imports: rice and other foodstuffs, consumer goods, petroleum products, cement, transport equipment Currency: Comoran franc (KMF) National GDP: $441,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $34,000,000 Brief History of Comoros: Comoros has endured 19 coups or attempted coups since gaining independence from France in 1975. In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared independence from Comoros. In 1999, military chief Col. AZALI seized power. He pledged to resolve the secessionist crisis through a confederal arrangement named the 2000 Fomboni Accord. In December 2001, voters approved a new constitution and presidential elections took place in the spring of 2002. Each island in the archipelago elected its own president and a new union president took office in May 2002. Back to Geography Home Page

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