The Comoros (/ˈkɒməroʊz/; Arabic: جزر القمر‎, Juzur al-Qumur / Qamar, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelago island in the Indian Ocean. The capital city of Comoros is Moroni. Comoros is located near Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania, and Seychelles. Comoros achieved independence from France on 6 July 1975 and has since experienced more than 20 coups d’etat.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Union of the Comoros, Union des Comores, Udzima wa Komori, الاتحاد القمري (al-Ittiḥād al-Qumurī / Qamarī)
Capitol: 
Moroni
Population: 
724,000
Languages: 
Arabic, French, Comoran/Shikomoro (blend of Swahili and Arabic)
Geographic Region: 
Africa
Eastern Africa
Geographic Size (km sq): 
1,862
Year of UN Membership: 
1975
Year of Present State Formation: 
1975
Current UN Representative: 
Kaambi Roubani
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile:
BBC Country Profile: Comoros
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Comoros
U.S. Library of Congress Country Profile: Comoros
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Comoros
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Comoros
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Comoros
National Geographic Country Profile: Comoros
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Comoros
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$0.707 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$1,331 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
3.50 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.49
Unemployment: 
7.90%
Economic Grouping: 
Developing Country
Least Developed Country
Small Island Developing State
History
BBC Timeline of Comoros, 1527-Present
World Atlas Description of Comoros
Embassy of the Comoros: History
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Group of 77 (G-77)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
African Group
Islamic Group
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
ACP: African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States
AfDB: African Development Bank
AMF: Arab Monetary Fund
AOSIS: Alliance of Small Island States
AU: African Union
CAEU: Council of Arab Economic Unity
COMESA: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
FZ: Franc Zone
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IDB: Islamic Development Bank
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IMSO: International Mobile Satellite Organization
InOC: Indian Ocean Commission
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IOM: International Organization for Migration
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
ITUC: International Trade Union Confederation
LAS/AL: League of Arab States, aka Arab League
OIC: Organization of Islamic Cooperation
OIF: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
WCO: World Customs Organization
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICSID: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
IDA: International Development Association
IFAD: International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFC: International Finance Corporation
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
MIGA: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Comoros Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Comoros Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Comoros Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Comoros Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Comoros Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Comoros Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Comoros Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Comoros Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Comoros Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Comoros Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
WHO: Comoros Health & Nutrition Profiles
FAO: Comoros Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources, Economic Situation, Diseases & Pests, and Food Security & Safety
UNDP: Union of the Comoros
The African Union's Operations in the Comoros
UNHCR: Comoros
UN Development Policy and Analysis Division (DESA) least developed country profiles: Comoros
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) least developed country profiles: Comoros
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) least developed country profiles: Comoros
UN Office of the High Representative for small island developing states (UN-OHRLLS) country profiles: Comoros
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Comoros
The Guardian World News Stories: Comoros
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Comoros
The Economist Topics Index: Comoros
World News Report: Comoros
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Comoros
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Comoros
Government Sources
Official Website of the Presidency of the Union of the Comoros
Comoros Ministry of External Relations and Cooperation
Embassy of the Comoros
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of the Union of the Comoros to the United Nations
866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 418
New York, NY 10017
(212) 750-1637
(212) 750-1657
comoros@un.int

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