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| − | |location=Africa | + | |description=Obscure island nation off the east coast of [[Africa]]. A nation formed at a crossroads of different civilisations, The Comoros is noted for its diverse culture. |
| + | |location=Southern Africa, Africa | ||
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| + | The '''Comoros''' is an island nation in the [[Indian Ocean]], at the northern end of the [[Mozambique]] Channel. They have the worst income inequality of any nation on earth. | ||
| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Independence from [[France]] in [[1975]]. | ||
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| + | Since independence from France, the Comoros experienced more than 20 [[coups]] or attempted coups.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7316177.stm</ref> | ||
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| + | Invaded by the [[African Union]] in [[2008]].<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_invasion_of_Anjouan</ref> | ||
| + | ==Politics== | ||
| + | Member of the [[African Union]], [[Organisation internationale de la Francophonie]], [[United Nations]] and the [[Arab League]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:49, 28 February 2023
 Comoros    | |
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| Location | Southern Africa, Africa |
| Type |  nation state |
| Member of | African Union, Arab League, International Criminal Court, La Francophonie, Organisation of African Unity, UN |
| Obscure island nation off the east coast of Africa. A nation formed at a crossroads of different civilisations, The Comoros is noted for its diverse culture. | |
The Comoros is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. They have the worst income inequality of any nation on earth.
History
Independence from France in 1975.
Since independence from France, the Comoros experienced more than 20 coups or attempted coups.[1]
Invaded by the African Union in 2008.[2]
Politics
Member of the African Union, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, United Nations and the Arab League.
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