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Which crops are grown on Comorian plantations for export?
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Comorian plantations cultivate a variety of crops primarily intended for export. These include:
- Vanilla: Grown largely on the islands of Grande Comore and Anjouan.1
- Perfume plants: Most notably ylang-ylang, which is particularly cultivated on Anjouan.1
- Coffee: A significant export crop.12
- Coconuts: Primarily grown on the island of Mohéli.1
- Cloves and cacao: These are also among the crops cultivated on the islands for export.12