Comoros Islands is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa. These islands that lie in the Indian Ocean are some of the most remote places on the planet.
With a population of just over 1 million, Comoros islands are very well known for their beaches, mountains, hiking, historical sites, and natural beauty. The islands are also known for their prolific diving and snorkeling,
Officially known as the Union of Comoros, this island country is a perfect destination for a vacation, be with your partner, friends, or family. It has picture-perfect beaches, marine parks, and impressive dramatic volcanic peaks that are fun to explore.
The volcanic islands of Comoros have been named “perfumed islands” due to their fragrant plant life.
Comoros is also safe for tourists. The crime rate is low, and there are no dangerous areas that you need to avoid.
However, it is best to remain cautious of your valuables and be aware of your surroundings as petty crimes like pickpocketing and mugging may occur. Also, don’t walk alone at night if you don’t want to be a victim of such crimes.
Geography
Comoros is an archipelago on the southeastern coast of Africa. It is situated east of Mozambique and northwest of Madagascar.
There are four major islands in the Comoros archipelago: Grande Comore (N’gazidja), Moheli (Mwali), Anjouan (Ndzuwani), and Mayotte (Mahore). Grande Comore is the largest island, whereas Moheli is the smallest.
It is believed that the islands emerged from the Indian Ocean’s floor due to volcanic activity.
The seashores of Comoros islands have open sandy beaches and isolated groups of coconut palms and mangrove trees.
Climate
Comoros islands have a tropical climate and thus have two seasons, cool and dry season and humid season.
The cool and dry season in the islands starts from May and lasts till October, whereas the warm and humid season occurs between November and April.
November also gets the summer monsoon rains. January faces the highest rainfall in the country that ranges about 275-375 mm.
Best time to visit Comoros
The best time to visit the Comoro islands is from April to November as the weather is dry, making it great for exploring the islands and enjoying the water activities.
Nature and Wildlife
The islands of Comoros are undoubtedly beautiful; however, only one-sixth of its lands are covered with forests due to deforestation for domestic firewood.
The coastal zones of the islands constitute coconut palms, mangroves, and banana trees. In addition, mahogany trees and orchids are found on the rugged slopes of the mountains.
You will also find aromatic plants like jasmine, lemongrass, and frangipani.
In terms of animals, it is the same as Madagascar. It houses land birds like guinea fowl and egrets. You will also find lemurs and fruit bats on the islands.
Besides, you will also find a rare fish called coelacanth on the island’s waters.
People
Comoros islands have a diverse ethnic composition.
People from Madagascar have mixed with the immigrants of Malaysia and traders of Arabian and Persian countries.
Besides, these inhabitants speak varieties of Comorian languages. They speak Bantu language that is written in Arabic script and are related to Swahili.
However, Comorian, French, and Arabic are the official languages of Comoros.
