Comoros
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- proper noun
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Comoras
- The overwhelming industrial and trade dominance of Kenyan and Zimbabwean manufacturers has led to the dissatisfaction of the smaller member states like Comoros, Rwanda, Burundi, and Djibouti.
- Comoros Islands
- Comoros and Mayotte
- Comoros island
Examples
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I dream of visiting Comoros, an island country in the Indian Ocean, known for its beautiful beaches.
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The Comoros archipelago consists of several islands:
Academic text (1992) -
Since achieving independence from France in 1975, Comoros has seen no fewer than 20 coups or attempted coups.
Blog text (26) -
Their analysis includes a total of 45 Muslim-majority countries without providing data for Brunei, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, and Kosovo.
Academic text (2014) -
The identification of kibuki spirits with the Sakalava seems much more vague in Zanzibar than in Madagascar or the Comoros.
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The Comoros are located between Madagascar and the African mainland, offering a rich cultural experience.
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Many tourists flock to the Comoros to explore its stunning landscapes and unique biodiversity.
Synonyms
A country made of islands in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa
A group of three main islands and other small islands in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar
A group of three main islands and many small islands in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar
Compounds
A country made of islands in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa
Surface Forms
Etymology
Comoros comes from an old Arabic phrase Juzur al-Qamar, which means 'Islands of the Moon', and the part qamar means 'moon', like the English word 'moon', so the name simply means the 'Moon Islands' for this island country.