Comoros

The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between northeastern Mozambique and northwestern Madagascar. The country consists of three major islands: Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), and Anjouan (Ndzuwani), along with numerous smaller islands. Covering a total area of approximately 1,861 square kilometers, it is one of the smallest countries in Africa. As of 2023, the population is estimated at around 850,000 people. The capital and largest city is Moroni, situated on Grande Comore. The official languages are Comorian (a Bantu language), Arabic, and French. The Comoros operates as a federal presidential republic. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism, with key exports including vanilla, cloves, and ylang-ylang. The country is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Arab League.