Quick Data on Comoros
Short Name | Comoros |
Capital | Moroni |
Long Name | Union of the Comoros |
Country Code | CN |
Continent | Africa |
Total Area | 2,235 sq km |
Population | 846,281 |
Language | Arabic, French, Shikomoro |
Nationality | Comoran(s) |
Geography of Comoros
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 12 10 S, 44 15 E, Comoros neighbors n/a. The terrain in Comoros is described as volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Comoros: tropical marine; rainy season (November to May).
Surface Total | 2,235 sq km |
Land Surface | 2,235 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 0 km |
Neighbor Countries | n/a |
Coastline | 340 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Karthala 2,360 m |
Resources of Comoros
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish. The agricultural land occupies 84.40% of Comoros, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 1.40%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 84.40% | 1,886 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 1.3 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 1.40% | 31 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 14.20% | 317 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Comoros
The population of the country is estimated at 846,281 people, with the biggest urban area having 62,000 MORONI (capital) (2018). Known as Comoran(s), the people from Comoros come from diversified ethnic groups such as Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava. The official language is Arabic, French, Shikomoro. Religions: Sunni Muslim 98%, other (including Shia Muslim, Roman Catholic, Jehovah’s Witness, Protestant) 2%.
Population | 846,281 |
Nationality | Comoran(s) |
Official Language | Arabic, French, Shikomoro |
Other Languages | Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (official; a blend of Swahili and Arabic) (Comorian) |
Birth Rate | 23.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 6.9 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 29.40% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 0.27 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
Hospital Beds Density | 2.2 beds/1,000 population (2010) |
Governing Type of Comoros
Comoros is a federal presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of Islamic religious law, the French civil code of 1975, and customary law.
Governing Type | federal presidential republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of the Comoros |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Comoros
From a population total of 846,281, the labor force is 278,500 (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), coconuts, bananas, cassava (manioc). Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: fishing, tourism, perfume distillation. Its exports cover vanilla, ylang-ylang (perfume essence), cloves. The main import products are: rice and other foodstuffs, consumer goods, petroleum products, cement and construction materials, transport equipment.
Exports | $18.9 million (2017 est.) |
Imports | $207.8 million (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | France 36.5%, India 12.2%, Germany 8.2%, Pakistan 6.3%, Switzerland 5.8%, South Korea 4.7%, Russia 4.3% (2017) |
Import Partners | UAE 32.8%, France 17.3%, China 13.2%, Madagascar 6.1%, Pakistan 4.5%, India 4.3% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $1,600 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 42 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 200,000 (2017) |
Internet Users | 63,084 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 7.90% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Comoros, statistics sectio