What is the Comoros?

Is an independent state located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa consists of three islands, it is calling for the fourth moon island, the island of Mayotte, ruled by France, the volcanic islands of the Comoros Islands island of aromatic islands, the proportion of fragrant plant life, known for its beautiful beauty , And its islands are among African, Arabic, Malagasy and French, which is why it is so important in the Indian Ocean trade between East Africa and Asian ports, such as India and Japan.


There is a belief that the discovery of the Comoros was by Arab and Persian traders in ancient times, such as: Madagascar, inhabited by a small number of Indonesian Malay people, and after the Bantu-speaking peoples of the African mainland settled, inhabited by a large population, And the establishment of the Suez Canal greatly reduced the importance of the islands, but did not reduce their strategic value. The Comoros was subjected to French colonial rule and became a province. French in the sea in 1947, but gained independence in 1975.



Islands

The names of the four Comoros:

The largest island in the Comoros, a rugged plateau, is based on volcanoes of the Earth's volcanoes. The highest point on the island is the active crater of Mount Kartala, a large volcano, slightly steep, with a flat dome formed from the flow of volcanic lava.
Anjouan Island: the second largest island of the Comoros, a lava plateau similar to the three volcanic mountain ranges.
Moheli Island: It contains a small central mountain range, some rain-soaked forests, old volcanic lava poured into it, eroded over time, and a series of valleys formed by small rivers.
The island of Mayotte: is the oldest islands, has eroded significantly over time, and there is a series of small streams of fresh water.



The climate

The rainy season in the Comoros lasts from November to the end of April, with tropical conditions that produce hot days, high temperatures and humidity. The Comoros is sometimes hit by hurricanes. The humidity is moderate from May to October.

Flag of the Comoros

The flag consists of four horizontal colors, starting from the top in yellow, white, red, blue, and the equilateral triangle in green at the flagpole, and a white crescent in the center of the triangle.