Comoros — Overview
Calm, secluded and booze-free, the Comoros islands offer a magical and innocent getaway for those looking for some time out.
The Comoros islands' vegetation is rich and varied: 65% of the world's perfume essence comes from here, being processed from the blossoms of ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange. Spices, including nutmeg, cloves, pepper and vanilla, are also widely grown.
The islands are of volcanic origin and are surrounded by coral reefs, and the more energetic travelers can scramble to the top of Mount Karthala, an active volcano on Ngazidja, or enjoy a vast range of watersports.
Geography
The Comoro archipelago is situated in the Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar. It consists of four main islands of volcanic origin, which are surrounded by coral reefs: Ngazidja (formerly Grande Comore), Nzwani (formerly Anjouan), Mwali (formerly Mohéli) and Mahoré (Mayotte). The latter is administered by France, but is claimed by the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros. Land can only support subsistence agriculture, but the surrounding seas are rich in marine life.
