standard time
Currently in use
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UTC+3 |
Daylight Time
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无 |
IANA Time Zone |
Indian/Comoro |
Current time is higher than Beijing time |
-5 hour |
Capital: Moroni
City English Name: Moroni
Country: Comoros
Country English Name: Comoros
Province: Ngazidja
Province English Name: Grande Comore
Country Area Code: +269
Longitude and Latitude: 43°15'E 11°42'S
Currency: Comorian franc
Language: Arabic, French, Comorian
IANA Time Zone: Indian/Comoro
Standard Time Zone: UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time: Not observed
Introduction:
The Comoros is an archipelago nation located in the Indian Ocean, between the coast of East Africa and the northern tip of Madagascar. It consists of three main islands: Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), and Anjouan (Ndzuwani), along with numerous smaller islets. The country has a total land area of 2,235 square kilometers and a population of approximately 869,600.
The Comoros was originally inhabited by Bantu-speaking peoples, who arrived on the islands from the African mainland around the 6th-8th centuries. Arabs and Persians later visited and settled on the islands, bringing with them the Islamic faith. The Comoros became a sultanate in the 15th century and came under French control in the 19th century. It gained independence in 1975.
The Comoros is a relatively poor country, with a GDP per capita of around $1,400. The economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, with cash crops such as vanilla, cloves, and ylang-ylang being the main exports. The country also has a growing tourism industry.
The Comoros is a member of the African Union, the Arab League, and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. It has a semi-presidential system of government, with a president and a prime minister. The country is divided into three autonomous islands, each with its own governor.
The Comoros is a diverse country, with a rich blend of African, Arab, and French cultures. The people of the Comoros are predominantly Muslim, and the country has a number of mosques and other religious sites. The official languages are Arabic, French, and Comorian, a Bantu language spoken by the majority of the population.