Comoros Quick Facts…
Official Name | Union of the Comoros |
Common Name | (the) Comoros – /ˈkɑ.mə.ɹoʊz/ |
Nationality | Comoran(s) – noun, Comoran – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1975 (from France) |
Administrative Divisions | 3 islands |
Total Population | 888,378 (#164) with 30.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Moroni (capital city) |
Major Languages | Comorian, French (official), Arabic (official), Swahili (official) |
Electricity Access | 87.9% of total population |
Internet Access | 27% of total population |
Currency | Comoran Francs (KMF) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $2.7 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $3,200 (#196) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 2,235 sq km / 863 sq mi (#179) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Africa – Eastern Africa |
Bordering Countries | None |
Bordering Water Bodies | Mozambique Channel |
National Anthem: “The Union of the Great Islands”