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Name: Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros
Location : Indian Ocean, between the East African coast and Madagascar
Time : IST (-) 2 1/2 hrs
Capital : Moroni
Language : Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic)
Area : 1,862 sq kms
Population : 794,683 (July 2011 est.)
National Day : 06 Jul (Independence Day)
Currency : Comoros Franc (KMF) 1 = INR 0.14.
Climate : The climate is tropical and very warm. Coastal areas are hot and very humid (December to March), interspaced with rains and seasonal cyclones. The upland areas are cooler, particularly at night, and have higher rainfall.
Holidays : YEAR 2013: 24 Jan Milad un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad). 18 Mar Anniversary of the Death of President Said Mohamed Cheikh. 1 May Labour Day. 25 May Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity. 29 May Anniversary of the Death of President Ali Soilih. 6 Jul Independence Day. 8 Aug Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 15 Oct Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). 4 Nov Muharram (Islamic New Year). 13 Nov Ashura. 26 Nov Anniversary of the Death of President Ahmed Abdallah. 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Airline Name : Air Comoros (OR)
International Airports : Prince Said Ibrahim (Moroni)