Comoros

East Africa, Comoros
Comoros

People from Comoros are called:

Male/General:

Comoran

Pronunciation:

/ˈkɒməˌrɔːn/

Quick Facts

Population:
852,075 (2024 est.)
Country:
Comoros
Region:
East Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Arabic 'Qamar' meaning 'moon', referring to the islands' crescent shape.

About Comoros

  • Capital city: Moroni.
  • Island nation in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and East Africa.
  • Known for vanilla, ylang-ylang perfume production, and volcanic landscapes.
  • French, Arabic, and Comorian are official languages with rich Islamic culture.

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