Anjouan

island, Comoros

Also known as: Ndzuwani

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Anjouan is one of the four main islands of the Comoro archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa. The archipelago, known for its scenic beauty and fragrant plant life, combines African, Arabic, Malagasy, and French influences. Historically, the islands were important trade centers.12

Anjouan, along with Mohéli, declared independence from the Comoros in 1997, but this was not recognized internationally. The Comoros is an independent nation comprising three of the main islands, though France administers the fourth, Mayotte. The climate is tropical, with a dry season from May to October and a humid season from November to April.312

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Comoros
Relief, drainage, and soils
Anjouan is a triangular island rising centrally in a volcanic massif (Mount Ntingui) that reaches an elevation of about 5,200 feet (1,580 metres). Although the soil cover is good, much erosion has occurred, and many areas are no longer arable. There are no good natural…
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Anjouan is a triangular island rising centrally in a volcanic massif (Mount Ntingui) that reaches an elevation of about 5,200 feet (1,580 metres). Although the soil cover is good, much erosion has occurred, and many areas are no longer arable. There are no good natural…
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flag of Comoros
Anjouan and Mohéli declared independence from Comoros in 1997—a move that was not internationally recognized. In an attempt to restore unity, the national government drafted a new constitution, which was promulgated on December 23, 2001. At that time the current national flag became official.
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Anjouan and Mohéli declared independence from Comoros in 1997—a move that was not internationally recognized. In an attempt to restore unity, the national government drafted a new constitution, which was promulgated on December 23, 2001. At that time the current national flag became official.
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Comoros
History of Comoros
…movements on the islands of Anjouan and Mohéli had become strong enough that their leaders declared each island independent of the republic. The following month an attempt was made by the federal government to suppress the secessionist movement, but troops sent to the island of Anjouan were completely routed. The…
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…movements on the islands of Anjouan and Mohéli had become strong enough that their leaders declared each island independent of the republic. The following month an attempt was made by the federal government to suppress the secessionist movement, but troops sent to the island of Anjouan were completely routed. The…
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