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Moroni
About Moroni
Moroni is the capital and largest city of the Comoros, located on the western coast of Grande Comore island.Local highlights
- The beach
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the environment of Moroni, such as
- See the active volcano Mt Karthala (2,360 m)
- See the unique wildlife on the island with for example Livingstone's flying fox, a fruit bat unique to the Comoros with a wing span exceeding 1m.
- Enjoy the sandy beaches, coral reefs and sea and its rich marine life around the Comoros with giant whales, large sharks, big manta rays and sailfish.
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 23 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +3
- Weather: Tropical (25°C). Cyclone winds in the hot and humid season from November to April
- The population of Comoros is one of the poorest in the world and rapidly increasing.
Local transport
- Taxis
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Moroni Hahaya international airport-19km from the city centre
- Port with ferry connections to the African mainland, Madagascar and the other Comoros islands
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