Comoros

We have no established work in Comoros.  Due to it's closeness to Madagascar then it is felt that Madagascar should be the one to reach out to these islands.  Pray that we will be able to go into this Muslim country and that a church will be established there.

For more information, please visit the
CIA World Factbook
or the
BBC Country Profile
Location:
South Eastern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique
Size:
 2,170 sq. km. (slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, DC)
Elevation varies from sea level to 2,360 meters
Population:
652,000 (approximately)
   * 0-14 years: 42.8%
   * 15-64 years: 54.2%
   * 65+ years: 3%
Average age: 18.5 years
Life expectancy: 62 years
HIV / AIDS: 0.12%
Religion:
Sunni Muslim 98%
Roman Catholic 2%
Language:
Arabic (official)
French (official)
Shikomoro (blend of Swahili and Arabic)
Government:
Independent Republic
Capital:
Moroni
Independence:
6 July 1975 (from France)