Comoros is a group of four islands in the Mozambique Channel between northern Madagascar and Africa in the Indian Ocean. Three of the four Islands claimed independence from France. The islands are nicknamed the "Perfume Islands" because 65% of the worlds Perfume essences comes from these islands.
Fast Facts:
- Capital: Moroni
- Government: Federal Republic
- Population: 711,417 (July 2007 est.)
- Currency: Comorian franc (KMF)
- Exchange Rate: 1 Comoros Franc = 0.002985 US Dollar
- Official Language: Comorian | Arabic | French
Brief Overview
Comoros was a French colony until 1975 when it gained independence. It is located off the coast of Africa near Madagascar and is the third smallest country by size in Africa. By population it is the sixth smallest country; however, it is among the countries with the highest population density.
The country is plagued by frequent coups d'etat and is one of the poorest countries in Africa. As a result, it requires substantial foreign aid for its citizens to survive. Comorans living in other countries send money back to Comoros, which is another source of financial support.
