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Extractions: Location: Southern Africa, group of islands in the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique Population: 578,400 (July 2000 est.) Ethnic groups: Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava Religions: Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2% Languages: Arabic (official), French (official), Comoran (a blend of Swahili and Arabic) Area: total: 2,170 sq km
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Extractions: Comoros Comoros The Comoros archipelago consists of four main islands aligned along a northwest-southeast axis at the north end of the Mozambique Channel, between Mozambique and the island of Madagascar (see fig. 6 ). Still widely known by their French names, the islands officially have been called by their Swahili names by the Comoran government. They are Njazidja (Grande Comore), Mwali (Mohéli), Nzwani (Anjouan), and Mahoré (Mayotte). The islands' distance from each otherNjazidja is some 200 kilometers from Mahoré, forty kilometers from Mwali, and eighty kilometers from Nzwanialong with a lack of good harbor facilities, make transportation and communication difficult. The islands have a total land area of 2,236 square kilometers (including Mahoré), and claim territorial waters of 320 kilometers. Nzwani, triangular shaped and forty kilometers from apex to base, has an area of 424 square kilometers. Three mountain chainsSima, Nioumakele, and Jimilimeemanate from a central peak, Mtingui (1,575 meters), giving the island its distinctive shape. Older than Njazidja, Nzwani has deeper soil cover, but overcultivation has caused serious erosion. A coral reef lies close to shore; the island's capital of Mutsamudu is also its main port. Mwali is thirty kilometers long and twelve kilometers wide, with an area of 290 square kilometers. It is the smallest of the four islands and has a central mountain chain reaching 860 meters at its highest. Like Njazidja, it retains stands of rain forest. Mwali's capital is Fomboni.
ZUJI The comoros islands Struggle Against Dependency in the Indian Ocean , by MalynNewitt, is an outline of the recent history of the comoros islands. http://www.zuji.com/dest/guide/0,1277,ZUJISG|15509|3838|1,00.html
Extractions: About ZUJI Travel Resource Links Travel Resources Home Research a Destination Convert Currency Check Weather Check Visa Requirements Buy Travel Insurance Flight Arrival/Departure Info Book a Flight Find a Hotel Hire a Car Log-in Log-out Become a Member Site Map Travel Resources Home Destination Guides Travel Tools Reading List The Comoros Islands: Struggle Against Dependency in the Indian Ocean , by Malyn Newitt, is an outline of the recent history of the Comoros Islands. If you're interested in furry, fluffy things, try Lemurs of Madagascar and the Comoros: The Iucn Red Data Book , by Caroline Harcourt. It's packed with details on the habits and habitats of those cute little lemurs. Marine turtles in the Comoro Archipelago , by J Frazier, gives you the low-down on these lumbering little fellas that are now an endangered species. If you're into ichthyology, or just happen to be intrigued by old bones and dinosaur discoveries, read the amazing story of how a fish, believed to be extinct, turned up alive and well and living in the Comoros Islands in Living Fossil: The Story of the Coelacanth , by Keith Stewart Thomson.
Extractions: American troops invaded Panama 12 years ago on December 20, 1989 and arrested the head of the state, General Manuel Noriega. The general was convicted by an American court for his active participation in the illegal drug commerce. The same thing is now happening on the Comoro islands, but this time under the guise of the struggle with the international terrorism More details On Wednesday US paratroopers landed on Moheli island, near East African shores, which is part of the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoro Islands. The al-Jazeera TV station in Qatar reports that some 100 US servicemen have arrived on board a special cargo plane to assume control over all law enforcers of Comoros, including the police, army and gendarmes. More details The statement following the results of the NATO-Ukrainian meeting pointed out Ukraine's contribution into the European security and combating terrorism, in particular, the provision of the Ukrainian air space for US planes and the participation of the Ukrainian troops in the international peace-making operations in the Balkans.
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Extractions: Formerly Laccadive, renamed Lakshadweep in 1973, the archipelago consist of 36 coral islands in the Arabian Sea, about 185 miles (300 km) off the Kerala coast. With a total land area of 12 square miles (32 square km), the islands form the smallest of the Union Territories of India and the country's only coral islands. This charming isolated destination has only 10 of its islands inhabited. They are Minicoy, Andrott, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Agatti, Amini, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Chetlat and Bitra The spell bound expanse of emerald isles, Lakshadweep, studded in the blue water of the Arabian sea unfolds another world in itself.
Comoros African Gates General Info Business Meeting Point Region Southern Africa, group of islands in the Mozambique Channel. Official Language Exchangerates. Current Convert for a comoros Franc X US$1 =. Agriculture. http://exim.netfirms.com/co.htm
Extractions: This site is hosted by Netfirms Web Hosting AG Business meeting point Home General Information Official Name: Federal Islamic Republic of Comores apital: Moroni Administrative divisions: three islands; Grande Comore (Njazidja), Anjouan (Nzwani), and Moheli (Mwali) note: there are also four municipalities named Domoni, Fomboni, Moroni, and Moutsamoudou Area ('00 Sq. Km.): Population: Region: Southern Africa, group of islands in the Mozambique Channel. Official Language: Arabic (official), French (official), Comoran (Swahili) Independence: 6 July 1975 (from France) National holiday: National Day, 6 July Legal System: French and Muslim law in a new consolidated code Suffrage: 18 years of age; Universal. Constitution: Constitution came into force 20 October 1996 Basic Indicators GNP Pro Capita (US $) - 1998 Literacy Rate (Percentage)99 Life Expectancy (Years) - 97 CPI Inflation (Percentage) - 99 GDP Growth (Percentage) - 2000 Industries tourism, perfume distillation, textiles, furniture, jewelry, construction materials, soft drinks Imports - commodities: rice and other foodstuffs, consumer goods; petroleum products, cement, transport equipment.
AfricaOnline.com - Armed Group Invades Comoran Island The government of the comoros islands has dispatched troops to the Comoranisland of Moheli after more than a dozen armed men invaded the island. http://www.africaonline.com/site/Articles/1,3,44185.jsp
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Extractions: Country Info Comoros Introduction Comoros General Data Comoros Maps Comoros Culture ... Comoros Time and Date Comoros and Mayotte Introduction Back to Top Comoros, independent state comprising a group of islands at the northern entrance to the Mozambique Channel, between the African mainland and the island of Madagascar. Officially called the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros, the republic includes three islands: Njazidja (formerly known as Grande Comore), Mwali (Mohéli), and Nzwani (Anjouan). Since the republic's independence in 1975, the fourth island in the Comoros Islands archipelago, Mayotte (Mahoré), has in two referenda chosen to remain a dependency of France. The republic has an area of 1,865 sq km (720 sq mi), while the Comoros Islands group (including Mayotte) has an area of 2,171 sq km (838 sq mi). The capital of the Comoros is Moroni. Mayotte, one of the four main islands of the Comoros archipelago. It lies at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, 320 km (200 mi) from the coast of Madagascar and 71 km (44 mi) southeast of the Comorian island of Nzwani. Mayotte is a dependency of France, with the status of a collectivité territoriale, (territorial collectivity), although sovereignty over it is claimed by the country of Comoros. The territory of Mayotte consists of three islands: the main island and two smaller adjacent islands, Pamanzi and Dzaoudzi. The capital is Mamoudzou, the largest town on the main island of Mayotte. Official Name -Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros
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Extractions: Reference Resources: The World Countries of the World Country at A Glance This United Nations site provides a short statistical overview (area, population, largest city, and nine other items) of member nations and an image of the flag. Countries of the World from InfoPlease Country Profiles A large amount of informative material on individual countries. The heart of this material will be multiple documents providing sectoral profiles of Agriculture, Environment, Economics, Gender, Politics, Education, and Health. Country Studies Area Handbook Series from the Library of Congress Handbooks about 92 countries of the world, prepared by the Library of Congress. Very thorough information including history, geography, and culture. Includes maps, timelines, and photographs.
