Comoros
Federal presidential republicIndependent since 1975
Official:
Union of the Comoros
Local name:
القمر جزر / قمر / Comores
Region:
Eastern Africa
Area:
1,861 km²
Capital:
Moroni
Geography
Comoros is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean northwest of Madagascar. The small state has a total area of 1,861 km² (719 mi²) and a total coastline of 340 km (211.3 mi). This land area is about 1.4 times the size of Los Angeles. Comoros is thus one of the smallest countries in Africa by area and ranked 182nd worldwide. With 441 inhabitants per km², it is also one of the most densely populated countries. Most of the population (70%) resides within rural regions.The highest mountain peak (Karthala) is at 2,361 meters. The archipelago consists of about 20 islands. Comoros has no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital Moroni is about 13,150 km (8,171 mi).
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Current time in Comoros:
The countrywide time in Comoros is East Africa Time (EAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Comoros.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 3 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
June 2023
The countrywide time in Comoros is East Africa Time (EAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Comoros.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 3 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:821,625
Population per km²:441.5
Life expectancy males:Ø 61.2 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 65.8 yearsBirth rate:
29.4 ‰Death rate:
8.7 ‰Males/Females:
50.2% : 49.8%Population pyramid
The currency in Comoros is the Comorian franc (KMF).
1 Franc is divided into 100 Centimes.
Status: 06/02/2023
1 Franc is divided into 100 Centimes.
Status: 06/02/2023
1 US dollar = 455.39 Francs
1000 Francs = 2.20 US dollar
1000 Francs = 2.20 US dollar
The climate in Comoros
In Comoros, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 30 and 32 degrees. In the colder months, the average night temperatures drop down to 21 °C.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
Comorian, French, Arabic
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Comorian | 75.0 % |
| French | 12.9 % |
| Madagassi | 5.5 % |
| Arabic | 1.6 % |
| Swahili | 0.5 % |
| other | 4.5 % |
Religions
State religion:
Sunni Islam
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholics | 2.0% |
| Sunni | 98.0% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 1.30 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 68.8 M $ |
| Importations: | 343.7 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 18.50 M $ |
| › Debt rate: | 26.00 % |
| › Unemployment rate: | 8.8 % |
| › Corruption index: | 19 (very bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 96.2 M kWh |
Due to its political and financial situation, Comoros is considered one of the least developed countries in the world and is also one of the heavily indebted poor countries.
In terms of revenues, it still ranks 162nd in the world and, with an average annual income of 1,580 USD is one of the lower middle-income countries.
Comoros is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 11% Urban areas: | 196 km² |
| 71% Agricultural areas: | 1,330 km² |
| 18% Forest: | 329 km² |
| 0% Others: | 5 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 880 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 236 |
| › Airports: | 1 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Moroni / Capital | Grande Comore | 54,000 |
| Moutsamoudou | Anjouan | 24,000 |
| Fomboni | Mohéli | 15,000 |
| Domoni | Anjouan | 15,000 |
| Adda-Douéni | Anjouan | 11,000 |
| Sima | Anjouan | 10,000 |
| Ouani | Anjouan | 10,000 |
| Mirontsi | Anjouan | 10,000 |
| Koni-Djodjo | Anjouan | 8,110 |
| Moya | Anjouan | 7,530 |
| Mbéni | Grande Comore | 6,520 |
| Mitsamiouli | Grande Comore | 6,100 |
| Ouella | Grande Comore | 5,480 |
| Mvouni | Grande Comore | 4,790 |
| Nioumachoua | Mohéli | 3,410 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
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| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | constitutionally allowed |
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