Comoros

Comoros is a small country made up of three main islands in the Indian Ocean. It lies between the east coast of Africa and the island of Madagascar. Comoros is one of the smallest countries in Africa. The islands are volcanic and covered with tropical plants.

Land and People

About 900,000 people live in Comoros. The capital is Moroni. Mount Karthala on Grande Comore is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The islands have thick forests, beautiful beaches, and warm weather all year.

Culture and Fun Facts

Comoros is one of the world's biggest producers of ylang-ylang, a flower used to make perfume. The country also grows vanilla and cloves. The culture is a mix of African, Arab, and French influences. Most people speak Comorian, French, and Arabic.

Fun Facts

• Comoros produces about 80 percent of the world's ylang-ylang, a flower used in many perfumes.
• Mount Karthala is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world.
• A rare fish called the coelacanth, once thought to be extinct, was found alive near Comoros.

Did You Know?

The coelacanth, a prehistoric fish that scientists thought had been extinct for 65 million years, was found alive in the waters near Comoros. It is sometimes called a living fossil.