Page last updated on March 8,

Location:
Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique

Geographic coordinates:
12 50 S, 45 10 E

Map references:
Africa

Area:
total: 374 sq km
[see also: Area - total country ranks ]
country comparison to the world: 204
land: 374 sq km
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water: 0 sq km
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Area - comparative:
slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC

Land boundaries:
0 km
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Coastline:
185.2 km
[see also: Coastline country ranks ]

Maritime claims:
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm

Climate:
tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)

Terrain:
generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks

Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m
[see also: Elevation extremes - lowest point country ranks ]
highest point: Mlima Benara 660 m
[see also: Elevation extremes - highest point country ranks ]

Natural resources:
NEGL

Land use:
arable land: NA%
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permanent crops: NA%
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other: NA%
[see also: Land use - other country ranks ]

Irrigated land:
NA
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Natural hazards:
cyclones during rainy season

Environment - current issues:
NA

Geography - note:
part of Comoro Archipelago (18 islands)