Comoros 🇰🇲 is a fascinating country located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Union of the Comoros, it is home to roughly 866,628 people and covers an area of about 1,862 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Comoros — its capital Moroni, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Comoros on the map
Comoros lies in Eastern Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,862 square kilometres, it ranks 183rd in the world by total area.
Comoros has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Moroni serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Comoros has to offer.
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Population and languages of Comoros
Comoros is home to approximately 866,628 residents — the 164th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Comorans.
Comoros is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic, Comorian and French. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Comoros rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Comoros
The official currency is the Comorian franc (KMF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Comoros is +269. Websites from the country typically use the .km internet domain.
If Comoros came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Moroni) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Comoros
- Comoros's flag emoji is 🇰🇲 — its two-letter country code is KM and its three-letter code is COM.
- Comoros covers 1,862 km², ranking 183rd in the world by area.
- With about 866,628 people, Comoros holds the 164th spot in the world population ranking.
- Comoros is a member state of the United Nations.
- Comoros is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Comoros — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Comoros?
- The capital of Comoros is Moroni.
- What is the population of Comoros?
- Comoros has a population of approximately 866,628 people, ranking 164th in the world.
- Where is Comoros located?
- Comoros is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Comoros?
- The languages spoken in Comoros include Arabic, Comorian and French.
- What currency is used in Comoros?
- Comoros uses the Comorian franc (KMF).
