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Comoros

Capital Moroni
Population ~900,000
Currency Comorian Franc (KMF)

Quick Facts

Languages
Comorian, French, Arabic
Religion
Islam
Climate
Tropical marine; hot and humid with a rainy season (November to May)

Culture & History

Known for: volcanic islands, perfume production, and political instability

Also famous for: ylang-ylang flowers, coelacanth fish, and beaches

Food: Langouste à la vanille (vanilla lobster)

Brief History

French colony; gained independence in 1975; experienced frequent coups and political instability; relies on agriculture (vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang)