Trivia in Comoros
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red, and blue, with a green triangle at the hoist containing a white crescent and four stars
Emblem: White crescent and four stars in a green circle with sun behind, surrounded by Arabic country name and olive branches
Trivia & facts
- Country name derives from Arabic 'Qamar' meaning 'moon'
- Comoros produces about 10% of ylang-ylang essential oil sought by world's largest perfume brands
- Grande Comore Island has no permanently flowing rivers
- 'Living fossil' coelacanth still occasionally caught in nets nearby
- Narrowest point of channel with French territory Mayotte is about 70km
- Moroni's old town features labyrinthine alleys built with black volcanic rock
- Taxis operate on shared-ride system and do not depart until full
- Sweet coffee flavored with clove and cinnamon is a feast staple drink
- Traditional weddings feature multi-day banquets and extravagant costumes
- Vehicle license plates have different colors for each island