Travel Deals
Comoros
© Creative Commons / Jonathan Gill
Comoros Travel Guide
Key Facts
Geography
Area:
1,862 sq km (719 sq miles).
Population:
676,000 (2009).
Population density:
363 per sq km.
Capital:
Moroni. Population: 60,200 (2003).
Government:
Federal Islamic Republic.
Head of state:
President Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi since 2006.
Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz. Electricity shortages occur.
Calm, secluded and booze-free, the Comoros islands offer a magical and innocent getaway for those looking for some time out. The Comoros islands' vegetation is rich and varied: 65% of the world's perfume essence comes from here, being processed from the blossoms of ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange. Spices, including nutmeg, cloves, pepper and vanilla, are also widely grown.
The islands are of volcanic origin and are surrounded by coral reefs, and the more energetic travellers can scramble to the top of Mount Karthala, an active volcano on Ngazidja, or enjoy a vast range of watersports.
Do you have any Feedback about this page?
© 2013 Columbus Travel Media Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission, click here for information on Columbus Content Solutions.