Why go
- African island country in the Indian Ocean.
History
The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in Southeast Africa, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Moroni. The predominant religion of the population—and the official state religion—is Islam. Comoros proclaimed its independence from France on 6 July 1975. The country has three official languages: Comorian, French and Arabic. The Comoros is the only country of the Arab League which is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also a member state of the African Union, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Indian Ocean Commission.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
2 of the places below have exact coordinates and are pinned.
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for The Comoros (Komori Island), Africa — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Moroni Port Entrance, 8.6 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for The Comoros (Komori Island), Africa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.