Official Name: Union of the Comoros
Government Type: Republic
Capital: Moroni
Other Major Cities/Regions: Fomboni, Moutsamoudou, Domoni, Anjouan
Size: 2,170 sqkm
Climate: Tropical marine
Terrain:Interior varies from steep mountains to low hills
Population: 711,000
Ethnic Groups: Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava
Religion: Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2%
Language: French and Arabic are the official languages. Shikomoro, a blend of Swahili and Arabic also spoken