Comoros
Location: Three islands in the Mozambique channel of the Indian
Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar
Area: 838 square miles
Population: 500,000
Government: Republic
Largest city: Moroni (capital)
Languages: Arabic, French, Comoran
Ethnic groups: Arab, African, East Indian
Religions: Muslim, Roman Catholic
Chief industry: Perfume distillation
Chief crops: Vanilla, copra, perfume plants, fruits
Leading exports: Perfume essence, vanilla, copra
Leading imports: Fuels, foodstuffs, consumer goods, petroleum
products
Monetary unit: CFA franc