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Capital: Moroni
Government: Republic
Current President: Ikililou Dhoinine
Economy:
- One of the world’s poorest countries, Comoros is made up of three islands that have inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly increasing population, and few natural resources.
- Agriculture, including fishing, hunting, and forestry, contributes 40% to GDP, employs 80% of the labor force, and provides most of the exports.
- The country is not self-sufficient in food production; rice, the main staple, accounts for the bulk of imports.
Population: 754,000 (UN 2011)
Land Size: 1,862 sq km (719 sq miles)
Major Ethic Groups:
- Antalote
- Cafre
- Makoa
- Oimatsaha
- Sakalava
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Religions:
- Sunni Muslim: 98%
- Roman Catholic: 2%
Language(s):
- Arabic (official)
- French (official)
- Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic)
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