(UNION OF THE COMOROS)
(WIPO code: KM) (latest review October 2023)
Comoros
General Information
Area
2,170 sq. km.
Population
888,378 (2023).
Capital
Moroni.
Official languages
Arabic, Comorian, French.
Currency
K.M.F franc.
Main agricultural and natural products
Vanilla, ylang-ylang, jasmine, cassis, cloves, perfume essences, copra, coconuts, bananas, cassava (tapioca).
Main Mineral Products
Clay, sand, gravel, crushed stone.
Main exports
Vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang, copra.
Tourist Industry
Beaches, underwater fishing, mountain scenery.
GNI
(per capita): U.S.$ 1,610 (estimated 2022).
General Remarks
Comoros was originally under Arab control until it became a French Protectorate in the 19th century and proclaimed as a French colony in 1912. The Comoros achieved self-government in 1961 and independence on July 6, 1975. Comoros has endured more than 20 coups or attempted coups since gaining independence from France.
The country’s economy is mainly based on agriculture (approximately 80%).