Comoros: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Comoros

Comoros is a group of volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and Mozambique. The islands have steep green mountains, beaches and coral reefs. It is known for sweet-smelling flowers used in perfume and a rare, ancient fish.

About Moroni

Moroni is on the west coast of Grande Comore (Ngazidja), the largest island of Comoros. It lies below the active volcano Mount Karthala and is known for its old Friday Mosque beside the harbour.

Fun facts about Comoros

1. Comoros is one of the world's biggest producers of ylang-ylang, a flower oil used in perfumes.
2. Long ago, sailors called the Comoros the 'Perfume Islands' because of their fragrant plants.
3. Coelacanths, ancient fish once thought to be extinct, live in the deep waters around the Comoros.
4. Mount Karthala, an active volcano on Grande Comore, is the country's highest point at about 2,360 metres.
5. Comoros is the only Arab League country that lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
6. The four stars on the flag of Comoros stand for the four main islands of the archipelago.