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  |capital=Moroni

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  |president=Ahmed Abdallah M. Sambi

  |president=Ikililou Dhoinine

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The '''Comoros''' is an [[archipelago]] nation consisting of three islands off the east coast of [[Africa]], near [[Mozambique]] and to the northwest of [[Madagascar]]. Its capital is Moroni. Most of the nation's population is [[Muslim]], and the crescent and the star representing Islam appear on the flag of Comoros.

The '''Comoros''' is an [[archipelago]] nation consisting of three islands off the east coast of [[Africa]], near [[Mozambique]] and to the northwest of [[Madagascar]]. Its capital is Moroni. Most of the nation's population is [[Muslim]], and the crescent and the star representing Islam appear on the flag of Comoros.

12 10 S, 44 15 E

12 10 S, 44 15 E

===Executive Branch===

===Executive Branch===

chief of state: President Ahmed Abdallah SAMBI (since 26 May 2006)

chief of state: President Ikililou Dhoinine (since 26 May 2011)

head of government: President Ahmed Abdallah SAMBI (since 26 May 2006)

head of government: President Ikililou Dhoinine (since 26 May 2011)

cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president

cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president

elections: as defined by the 2001 constitution, the presidency rotates every four years among the elected presidents from the three main islands in the Union; election last held 14 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2010); prime minister appointed by the president; note - the post of prime minister has been vacant since May 2002

elections: as defined by the 2001 constitution, the presidency rotates every four years among the elected presidents from the three main islands in the Union; election last held 14 May 2006 (next to be held by May 2010); prime minister appointed by the president; note - the post of prime minister has been vacant since May 2002

One of the world's poorest countries, Comoros is made up of three islands that have inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly increasing population, and few natural resources. The low educational level of the labor force contributes to a subsistence level of economic activity, high unemployment, and a heavy dependence on foreign grants and technical assistance. Agriculture, including fishing, hunting, and forestry, contributes 40% to GDP, employs 80% of the labor force, and provides most of the exports. The country is not self-sufficient in food production; rice, the main staple, accounts for the bulk of imports. The government - which is hampered by internal political disputes - is struggling to upgrade education and technical training, privatize commercial and industrial enterprises, improve health services, diversify exports, promote tourism, and reduce the high population growth rate. Increased foreign support is essential if the goal of 4% annual GDP growth is to be met. Remittances from 150,000 Comorans abroad help supplement GDP.

One of the world's poorest countries, Comoros is made up of three islands that have inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly increasing population, and few natural resources. The low educational level of the labor force contributes to a subsistence level of economic activity, high unemployment, and a heavy dependence on foreign grants and technical assistance. Agriculture, including fishing, hunting, and forestry, contributes 40% to GDP, employs 80% of the labor force, and provides most of the exports. The country is not self-sufficient in food production; rice, the main staple, accounts for the bulk of imports. The government - which is hampered by internal political disputes - is struggling to upgrade education and technical training, privatize commercial and industrial enterprises, improve health services, diversify exports, promote tourism, and reduce the high population growth rate. Increased foreign support is essential if the goal of 4% annual GDP growth is to be met. Remittances from 150,000 Comorans abroad help supplement GDP.

[[Category:African Countries]]

[[Category:African Countries]]