- Population:
- 864,335
- Official Language:
- Comorian Maore
- Languages:
- 13
- Primary Religion:
- Islam
- World Watch List
- 42 (65)
- Persecution Type
- Islamic oppression
Languages:
Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa. The official languages are Comorian, Arabic, and French. Comorian, or Shikomori, is a Bantu language spoken by the majority of the population, with each of the three main islands featuring its own dialect. As of 2021, approximately 96% of Comorians speak Comorian, which serves as the primary language for daily communication. French is used for government administration and formal education, while Arabic is the language of Islamic religious practice and is also taught in schools. A significant percentage of the population is bilingual or trilingual, speaking a combination of Comorian, Arabic, and French. Religion:
Ethnic Groups:
Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava 
