The capital of the Comoros, on Grand Comoro Island at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. Population: 41,500.
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The capital of the Comoros, on Grand Comoro Island at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. Population: 41,500.
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| Moroni موروني Mūrūnī |
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| Location of Moroni on the island of Grande Comore | |
| Coordinates: 11°45′S 43°12′E / 11.75°S 43.2°E | |
| Country | |
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| Island | Grand Comore |
| Capital city | 1962 |
| Population (2003) | |
| - Total | 60,200 (estimate) |
| Time zone | Eastern Africa Time (UTC+3) |
Moroni (in Arabic موروني Mūrūnī) is the largest city of the Comoros and since 1958 has served as its capital. The city's estimated population in 2003 was 60,200 residents.[1] The city is located on the western coast of Grande Comore island. Moroni is served by the Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (IATA airport code: HAH). There is also a harbour with regular transport to the African mainland and the other islands in the Comoros archipelago, as well as Madagascar and other Indian ocean islands. Exports include vanilla, cocoa, and coffee. Moroni also has many excellent beaches.
Moroni is located at 11°45′S 43°12′E / 11.75°S 43.2°ECoordinates: 11°45′S 43°12′E / 11.75°S 43.2°E.
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