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The Comoros islands are wrapped in a fragrant blend of ylang-ylang oil, Arabic aesthetics, African warmth and French chic. Not only this, but they have a colourful history of sultans and soothsayers, plantation owners and eloping princesses.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Union of the Comoros; Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte
Population
811,385
Currency
Name: Comoro Franc
Code: KMF
Symbol: F
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic, French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+269
Weights & Measures
Metric
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