Comoros — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Comoros: capital Moroni, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Comoros is in Africa. Its capital is Moroni.

Climate

Tropical marine; humid and hot with a rainy season from November to May

Volcanic islands with interiors varying from steep mountains to low hills

Comoros is the world's largest producer of ylang-ylang used in perfumes.

The coelacanth, a prehistoric fish thought extinct for 65 million years, was found in Comoran waters.

Comoros has experienced over 20 coups or attempted coups since independence in 1975.

1505: Portuguese explorers arrive at the islands

1841: France establishes colonial rule over Mayotte

1912: Entire archipelago becomes a French colony

1975: Independence declared; Mayotte remains French

1997: Anjouan and Mohéli declare independence from Comoros

2001: New constitution creates Union of Comoros