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Comoros — silhouette, capital and facts
The Comoros is in Africa and its capital is Moroni. With about 870 thousand people and 1,861 km², it ranks 170th in area and 159th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Comoros, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Moroni
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 870 thousand
- Area
- 1,861 km²
- Language
- Comorian, Arabic and French
- Currency
- Comorian franc
- Flag colors
- yellow, white, red, blue, green
Borders
The Comoros has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about the Comoros
- Mount Karthala, on Grande Comore, is one of the world's largest active volcanoes and has erupted many times.
- The archipelago is a major producer of ylang-ylang, a flower used in famous perfumes.
- The coelacanth, a fish thought extinct for millions of years, has been caught near the Comoros for decades.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Comoros?
The capital of the Comoros is Moroni.
Which continent is the Comoros in?
The Comoros is in Africa.
Which countries border the Comoros?
The Comoros has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Comoros?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Comoros is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Comoros?
Mount Karthala, on Grande Comore, is one of the world's largest active volcanoes and has erupted many times. The archipelago is a major producer of ylang-ylang, a flower used in famous perfumes. The coelacanth, a fish thought extinct for millions of years, has been caught near the Comoros for decades.
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