Comoros
Comoros is a state in Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands (Central and Southern Africa) that has existed since 1975 CE. Its people spoke Bantu languages (Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda).
The Comoros declared independence from France in 1975, though Mayotte voted to stay French. Some 20 coups and attempted coups followed, several led by the French mercenary Bob Denard.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1975 CE to the present
- Duration
- 50 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands, Central and Southern Africa
- Language family
- Bantu
- Capital
- Moroni
Came from
Events in Central and Southern Africa during its time
- Rwandan genocide
- Mandela elected president
Neighbours in Central and Southern Africa
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
- Portuguese Mozambique
- Portuguese Angola
- Madagascar
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Angola
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Comoros exist?
1975 CE to the present, about 50 years.
Where was Comoros?
Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands, in Central and Southern Africa. Its capital was Moroni.
What language did Comoros speak?
Bantu. This family includes Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda.
What came before Comoros?
Comorian sultanates.