Moroni
East Africa, Comoros
Comoros
People from Moroni are called:
Male/General:
Moronisan
Pronunciation:
/məˈroʊni/
Etymology & Origin
From Arabic 'Qamar', meaning 'moon', reflecting the islands' Arabic name 'Qamar Islands'.
About Moroni
- Capital and largest city of Comoros on Grande Comore Island.
- Major port city in the Mozambique Channel between Africa and Madagascar.
- Important center for vanilla, ylang-ylang, and clove production.
- Cultural center with strong Arabic and Swahili influences.
- Strategic island capital connecting East Africa with the Indian Ocean islands.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 111,329 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Comoros
- Region:
- East Africa