Overview

  • Full Country Name: Union of the Comoros
  • Capital: Moroni
  • Language: Comorian, Arabic, French.
  • Currency: Comorian franc (KMF) = 100 centimes.
  • People: Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava.
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 59.65, Female: 64.33.
  • Religion: Sunni Muslim 86%, Roman Catholic 14% (Comoros).
  • Size (sq km): 2,235 (178th)
  • Population: 0.8 million (159th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 357 (25th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 269
  • Internet Country Code: .km
  • Time Zone: GMT +3
  • Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Limited acceptance of credit cards and traveller's cheques.
  • Business Hours: 0730-1430 Mon-Thurs, 0730-1100 Fri, 0730-1200 Saturday.
  • GDP: US$400 million
  • GDP per Capita: US$650
  • Annual Growth: 3.5%
  • Inflation: 2.5%
  • Major Industries: Tourism, perfume distillation, vanilla, cloves.
  • Major Trading Partners: EU, USA, South Africa, Kenya.
  • Safety: Safe.
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