Comoros

Comoros Quick Facts…

Official NameUnion of the Comoros
Common Name(the) Comoros – /ˈkɑ.mə.ɹoʊz/
NationalityComoran(s) – noun, Comoran – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1975 (from France)
Administrative Divisions3 islands
Total Population888,378 (#164) with 30.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasMoroni (capital city)
Major LanguagesComorian, French (official), Arabic (official), Swahili (official)
Electricity Access87.9% of total population
Internet Access27% of total population
CurrencyComoran Francs (KMF)
Real GDP (PPP)$2.7 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$3,200 (#196) – 2021 estimate
Total Area2,235 sq km / 863 sq mi (#179) with 0% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Eastern Africa
Bordering CountriesNone
Bordering Water BodiesMozambique Channel

National Anthem: “The Union of the Great Islands”