Comoro Islands

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Comoro Islands

Geography
Location	Indian Ocean
Coordinates	12°08′24″S 44°15′00″E / 12.14000°S 44.25000°E / -12.14000; 44.25000
Total islands	4
Major islands	Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), Anjouan (Nzwani), Mayotte (Maore)
Area	2,034 km2 (785 sq mi)
Highest elevation	2,361 m (7746 ft)
Highest point	Karthala
Administration
Comoros
Islands	Grande Comore (Ngazidja) Mohéli (Mwali) Anjouan (Nzwani)
Largest settlement	Moroni (capital) (pop. 60,200)
President	Azali Assoumani
Demographics
Population	1,008,246 (2016 est.)

The Comoro Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Mozambique Channel, an arm of the Indian Ocean lying between Madagascar and the African mainland. Three of the islands form the Union of the Comoros, a sovereign nation, while Mayotte belongs to France.