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)