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| Learn about the geography, history, people, climate, government, economy, politics, military, and other aspects of Comoros. We have nine pages of interesting Comoros facts & figures: on everything from transportation and communications systems to natural hazards to transitional issues facing .Comoros. When you hear another country being discussed on the news, visit WorldCountries.info and gets the facts. |
| Area |
total: 2,170 sq km land: 2,170 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
tropical marine; rainy season (November to May) |
| Population |
711,417 (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic) |
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CIA World Factbook Description of Comoros |
| Comoros has endured 19 coups or attempted coups since gaining independence from France in 1975. In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared independence from Comoros. In 1999, military chief Col. AZALI seized power. He pledged to resolve the secessionist crisis through a confederal arrangement named the 2000 Fomboni Accord. In December 2001, voters approved a new constitution and presidential elections took place in the spring of 2002. Each island in the archipelago elected its own president and a new union president took office in May 2002. |
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