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Map showing the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean, including Grande Comore, Moheli, and Anjouan, as well as the nearby French island of Mayotte. The map highlights Mount Karthala on Grande Comore and features a locator inset indicating the islands' position off the southeast coast of Africa in the Mozambique Channel.
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Grand Comore

island, Comoros
Also known as: Ngazidja
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Map showing the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean, including Grande Comore, Moheli, and Anjouan, as well as the nearby French island of Mayotte. The map highlights Mount Karthala on Grande Comore and features a locator inset indicating the islands' position off the southeast coast of Africa in the Mozambique Channel.
Physical features of Comoros

Grand Comore, also known as N'gazidja, is the largest and loftiest island in the Comoros archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa. It is a volcanic island, with Mount Karthala, an active volcano, being its highest point at 7,746 feet (2,361 meters). The capital city, Moroni, is situated on the west coast of Grand Comore.12

The Comoros islands are known for their scenic beauty and fragrant plant life, combining influences from African, Arabic, Malagasy, and French cultures. The economy of Comoros is largely based on subsistence agriculture and fishing, with significant reliance on foreign aid. The country is considered one of the world's poorest, and political instability has historically hampered development, including the tourism sector.234

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