Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Comoros
Comoros ( French Comores, Comoros: Komori, Arabic: Al Qamar) form a state composed of three main islands and several smaller islands in the Indian Ocean (Africa). The three major islands Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mevali) and Anjouan (Narvani). Comoros together with Mayotte (French overseas island) the Comoros archipelago. The Comoros name comes from the Arabic "Djazair al Kamar" which means "Moon Island". In 1975, the Comoros became independent of France. The capital of the Comoros is Moroni. A number of major cities in the Comoros are: Mutsamudu, Domoni and Fomboni.
The Comoros are known for the various rainforests, volcanoes, grasslands and many mountains. The highest mountain (volcano) is the "Le Kartala" with a height of 2,360 meters and is located on Grande Comore. The Comoros islands are ideal for diving. You will find among other things, coral reefs, tropical fish, dolphins, sharks and rays.
Official name: Union of the Comoros
Continent: Africa
Surface area: 2,235 km²
Capital: Moroni
Population: 798,000 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Federal republic
Highest point: 2,360 m (Karthala)
Distance (Amsterdam - Moroni): 7,988 km
Flight time: approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to the Comoros. During these months it is precipitation, but not as much as in other months. In addition, the humidity is less stifling.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to the Comoros. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Comoros has a tropical climate. The average temperatures throughout the year between 25 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for the Comoros, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of the Comoros, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Comoros, Arabic and French are the official languages in the Comoros. In addition, there Mwali-Comoros, Ndzwani-Comoros, Reunion Malagasy language and Creole-speaking.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in the Comoros.
A visa is required. These can be purchased upon arrival in the Comoros (maximum 3 months valid).
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Tanzania (also the Comoros)
tanzania.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of the Comoros in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to the Comoros, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In the Comoros is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
is paid in the Comoros by the Comorian franc (KMF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
No ATMs in the Comoros.
Time Difference
During our summer time is in the Comoros one hour later.
During our winter season is in the Comoros 2 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of the Comoros, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In the Comoros you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within the Comoros provide directions.
Electricity
In the Comoros you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in the Comoros can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 17
- Fire: unknown
- Ambulance: 15
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding the Comoros can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from the Comoros, visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in the Comoros end in .km.
Official website of the Comoros: beit-salam.km.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in the Comoros is 00269 or +269.
To call to The Netherlands from Comoros use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of the Comoros.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Comoros.
Holidays
An overview of all the holidays in the Comoros, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about the Comoros? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
On TripAdvisor, you can find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in the Comoros, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on the Comoros?
On Waarbenjij.nu find travelogues and experiences of travelers who have previously visited the Comoros.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in the Comoros can be found on Protected Planet.
The Comoros are not on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to the Comoros.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... The Comoros are of volcanic origin?
... The Comoros name comes from the Arabic "Djazair al Kamar" (Moon Island)?
... 98.9% of the population, Islam as a religion?
... 60% of the population lives below the poverty line?
Official name: Union of the Comoros
Continent: Africa
Surface area: 2,235 km²
Capital: Moroni
Population: 798,000 inhabitants (2010)
Government: Federal republic
Highest point: 2,360 m (Karthala)
Distance (Amsterdam - Moroni): 7,988 km
Flight time: approximately 12 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to the Comoros. During these months it is precipitation, but not as much as in other months. In addition, the humidity is less stifling.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to the Comoros. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Comoros has a tropical climate. The average temperatures throughout the year between 25 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for the Comoros, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of the Comoros, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Comoros, Arabic and French are the official languages in the Comoros. In addition, there Mwali-Comoros, Ndzwani-Comoros, Reunion Malagasy language and Creole-speaking.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in the Comoros.
A visa is required. These can be purchased upon arrival in the Comoros (maximum 3 months valid).
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Tanzania (also the Comoros)
tanzania.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of the Comoros in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to the Comoros, it is advisable to one or multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In the Comoros is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
is paid in the Comoros by the Comorian franc (KMF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
No ATMs in the Comoros.
Time Difference
During our summer time is in the Comoros one hour later.
During our winter season is in the Comoros 2 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of the Comoros, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In the Comoros you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within the Comoros provide directions.
Electricity
In the Comoros you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in the Comoros can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 17
- Fire: unknown
- Ambulance: 15
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding the Comoros can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from the Comoros, visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in the Comoros end in .km.
Official website of the Comoros: beit-salam.km.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in the Comoros is 00269 or +269.
To call to The Netherlands from Comoros use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of the Comoros.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Comoros.
Holidays
An overview of all the holidays in the Comoros, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about the Comoros? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
On TripAdvisor, you can find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in the Comoros, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on the Comoros?
On Waarbenjij.nu find travelogues and experiences of travelers who have previously visited the Comoros.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in the Comoros can be found on Protected Planet.
The Comoros are not on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to the Comoros.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Imprisonment up to 10 years.
Did you know that…
... The Comoros are of volcanic origin?
... The Comoros name comes from the Arabic "Djazair al Kamar" (Moon Island)?
... 98.9% of the population, Islam as a religion?
... 60% of the population lives below the poverty line?
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