Capital of Comoros: Moroni
The capital of Comoros is Moroni. Comoros sits in Africa, has a population of 836,774, and uses the KMF. Official languages include Comorian, Arabic, French.
Quick facts
- Capital: Moroni
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~836,774
- Area: 1,862 km²
- Population density: 449 people per km²
- Official languages: Comorian, Arabic, French
- Currency: KMF
- ISO code: KM
How big is Comoros?
By population, Comoros ranks 161st in the world, holding roughly 0.01% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 172nd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Comoros has 449 people per square kilometre, which is about 7.6 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Comoros is the 51th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Comoros in population are Guyana (808,726) and Bhutan (782,455).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Mauritius (2,040 km²) and Luxembourg (2,586 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Comorian is listed as an official language of Comoros alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Comoros uses the KMF, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Comoros in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Comoros belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Comoros and a page on the flag of Comoros.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Comoros?
The capital of Comoros is Moroni.
What is the population of Comoros?
About 836,774, making it the 161st most populous country in the world.
How big is Comoros?
1,862 square kilometres, ranking 172nd by land area, at a density of 449 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Comoros use?
The KMF, which no other country uses.