| Country |
Comoros |
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| Region |
Southern Africa |
| Area (sq km) |
2,170 |
| Area (sq mile) |
838 |
| Border |
(Islands) Mozambique Channel, Indian Ocean |
| Population |
752,438 |
| Nationality |
Comoran(s) |
| Ethnic |
Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava |
| Religion |
Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2% |
| Language |
Arabic, French, Shikomoro (blend of Swahili and Arabic) |
| Literacy |
57% |
| Government |
Republic |
| Capital |
Moroni |
| Leader |
President Ahmed Abdalla Sambi (since May 26, 2006) |
| Currency |
Comoran franc (KMF) |
| Independence Day |
July 6, 1975 (from France) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (July 6, 1975) |
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