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Comoros has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

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Total land borders
340 km
Coastline
2,235
Area in km²
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Geography of Comoros

Location

Southern Africa, group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique

Area

2,235 km² — slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, D.C.

Terrain

Volcanic islands, interiors vary from steep mountains to low hills

Climate

Tropical marine; rainy season (November to May)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Karthala 2,360 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m.

Natural resources

Fish

Natural hazards

Cyclones possible during rainy season (December to April); volcanic activity on Grand Comore volcanism: Karthala (2,361 m) on Grand Comore Island last erupted in 2007; a 2005 eruption forced thousands of people to be evacuated and produced a large ash cloud

Good to know

Important location at northern end of Mozambique Channel; the only Arab League country that lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Comoros

How many countries border Comoros?

Comoros has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Comoros landlocked?

No. Comoros has 340 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Comoros?

Karthala 2,360 m. The lowest point is Indian Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).