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           COMOROS
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The Comoros consists of three
volcanic islands (Grande
Comore, Anjouan and Moheli)
situated in the Mozambique
Channel between North West
Madagascar and South East
Africa. The islands are mostly
forested, and the tropical
climate is affected by Indian
monsoon winds from the north.
Only small areas of the
islands are cultivated, and
most of this land belongs to
foreign plantation owners. The
chief product was formerly
sugar cane, but now vanilla,
copra, maize, cloves and
essential oils are the most
important products.

Area (Sq. Km.): 2,170

Population: 518,000

Capital: Moroni

Language:
Arabic
French

Religion:
Islam
Roman Catholic

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Comorian franc

Embassy:
None

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129