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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
land: 2,170 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Natural resources:
NEGL
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