Comoros Geography
Comoros Geography: A summary of information about Comoros Geography, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Comoros: Geography
Location
Southern Africa, group of islands in the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique
Geographic coordinates
12 10 S, 44 15 E
Map references
Africa
Area
total: 2,170 sq km land: 2,170 sq km water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries
0 km
Coastline
340 km
Maritime claims
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm
Climate
tropical marine; rainy season (November to May)
Terrain
volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills
Elevation extremes
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m highest point: Le Kartala 2,360 m
Natural resources
NEGL
Land use
arable land: 35% permanent crops: 10% permanent pastures: 7% forests and woodland: 18% other: 30% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land
NA sq km
Natural hazards
cyclones possible during rainy season (December to April); Le Kartala on Grand Comore is an active volcano
Environment - current issues
soil degradation and erosion results from crop cultivation on slopes without proper terracing; deforestation
Environment - international agreements
party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Geography - note
important location at northern end of Mozambique Channel
