Comoros
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Comoros
Official name: Union of the Comoros
Capital city: Moroni
Internet country code: .km
Flag description: Four equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), white, red, and blue with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist; centered within the triangle is a white crescent with the convex side facing the hoist and four white, five-pointed stars placed vertically in a line between the points of the crescent; the horizontal bands and the four stars represent the four main islands of the archipelago - Mwali, Njazidja, Nzwani, and Mahore (Mayotte - territorial collectivity of France, but claimed by Comoros); the crescent, stars, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam
National anthem: “Udzima Wamasiwa” (Union des Óles), lyrics by Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane, music by Kamildine Abdallah et Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane
Geographical description: Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique
Total area: 838 sq. mi. (2,171 sq. km.)
Climate: Tropical marine; rainy season (November to May)
Nationality: noun: Comoran(s); adjective: Comoran
Population: 711,417 (July 2007 CIA est.)
Ethnic groups: Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava
Languages spoken: Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic)
Religions: Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2%
Legal Holidays:
Cheikh Al Maarouf Day | Mar 18 |
Independence Day | Jul 6 |
Journee Nationale Maore | Nov 12 |
Labor Day | May 1 |
New Year's Day | Jan 1 |