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	Comoros: The Comoro Islands' Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Located in a strategic position at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, the archipelago of the Comoro Islands arose from the seabed of the western Indian Ocean as the result of volcanic activity.
		The islands: Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Mwali (Moheli), Nzwani (Anjouan), and Maore (Mayotte) with their French names in parentheses, have distinct topograhical characteristics due to their different ages.
		Three of the islands: Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Mwali (Moheli), and Nzwani (Anjouan), declared themselves independent from France in 1975 and became the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoro Islands.
	www.ksu.edu /sasw/comoros/comoros.html (975 words)

	CHARLES BRAY's Comoro Journal
		Grande Comore approves constitution, which was approved earlier by Anjouan and Moheli.
		Born on the island of Grande Comore in 1959, Colonel Azali Assoumani assumed power in a coup in April 1999 in the wake of a violent backlash against people originating from the breakaway island of Anjouan.
		The presidents of the three semi-autonomous islands - Anjouan, Moheli and Grande Comore - are vice presidents of the Union of Comoros.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/cbray5003/Africa/Comoros (988 words)

	Africa Cases 2004
		Grande Comore, which is the largest of the country's three main islands, is administered by its own president under the terms of a 2002 federal constitution aimed at stabilizing the notoriously coup-prone island nation.
		Grande Comore is also the seat of the Comorian Union government, led by President Azali Assoumani, which oversees all three islands.
		Grande Comore is administered semi-autonomously by its own president under the terms of the country's 2002 constitution, which is aimed at stabilizing the notoriously coup-prone nation.
	www.cpj.org /cases04/africa_cases04/comoros.html (635 words)

	afrol News - Your Portal to Africa!
		Mr El'bak was in May 2002 won the first presidential elections of Grande Comore, the biggest of the three islands constituting the new Comoro Union.
		The latest stab by President Azali has been hindering the Mecca pilgrimage of Grande Comore Muslims, claiming that the locally issued pilgrim passports are invalid without paying an extra fee to the federal government.
		According to the Union's constitution, the three autonomous islands of Moheli, Anjouan and Grande Comore are in control of almost any affairs concerning them, while Mr Azali's union government is to control defence, foreign affairs and overall economic policy.
	www.afrol.com /html/News2003/com001_grande_comore.htm (859 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Comoros forests (AT0105)
		Conservation of the remaining forested areas, particularly on Mount Karthala on Grande Comore, Mount Ntringui on Anjouan, and Mount Koukoule on Moheli, is a priority for the conservation of endemic species.
		The majority of the human population of Grande Comoro and Mayotte is concentrated in the coastal lowland areas.
		The largest remaining block of forest is on the slopes of Mount Karthala on Grande Comore.
	www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/at/at0105_full.html (2189 words)

	Comparative Criminology \| Africa - Comoros
		Between 1841 and 1912, France established colonial rule over Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mayotte, and Moheli and placed the islands under the administration of the governor general of Madagascar.
		The country consists of three islands (Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli) and claims a fourth, Mayotte, which is governed by France.
		On December 23, the draft Constitution, which calls for the reincorporation of Anjouan, Grand Comoros, and Moheli into a new federation that would grant the islands greater autonomy, was approved overwhelmingly in a referendum described by international observers as free and fair.
	www-rohan.sdsu.edu /faculty/rwinslow/africa/comoros.html (3432 words)

	Comoro Islands
		The four major islands are Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), Anjouan (Nzwani), and Mayotte (Maore).
		Grande Comore is the largest and the youngest island in the archipelago.
		Mohéli, 45 km south-southeast of Grande Comore, is the smallest of the islands with a central mountain range that rises 790 meter above sea level.
	www.phelsumania.com /public/biogeography/comoros/comoros.html (308 words)

	afrol News - Opposition candidate wins in Grande Comore
		Sunday's elections in Grande Comore were the last in a row of polls where the Indian Ocean archipelago was to transfer itself into a new Comoro Union, based on democracy and autonomous rule in the three islands Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli.
		The Grande Comore vote internationally is observe red as the last step in returning stability to the Comoros.
		After the approbation of three autonomous island constitutions and one union constitution in referendums and presidential elections in Grande Comore, Anjouan, Moheli and the Comoro Union, half a year of continuous polls have now come to an end.
	www.afrol.com /News2002/com008_grande_comore.htm (614 words)

	Moroni on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		L'archipel des Comores L'avion charter qui était retenu à Moroni depuis vendredi avec son équipage a quitté les Comores à.
		Comores: l'armée occupe les bâtiments publics à Moroni
		L'archipel des Comores L'armée occupe vendredi matin les principaux bâtiments publics de Moroni, la capitale des Comores,.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Moroni.asp (992 words)

	Summary of the fisheries and resources information for the Comores
		The fisheries of the Comores, which take place around the three main islands Moheli, Anjouan and Grande Comore (for locations see Figure 1.1) are essentially artisanal in nature.
		The pirogues used from Grande Comore are of 4 m length and fitted with two outriggers.
		The largest island Grande Comore and Anjouan, have very narrow shelf areas, while the shelf area of the small island Moheli is relatively large.
	www.fao.org /docrep/field/303859/30385903.htm (1881 words)

	Africa
		The capital city Moroni, is located at the western edge of the island of Grande Comore.
		The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DROC—formerly Zaire) is situated in central Africa, and is crossed by the equator in its north-central region.
		Beyond the Suez Canal in the east, the Sinai Peninsula overlaps into Asia; the Sinai was occupied by Israeli forces from 1967 to 1982.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Africa (5449 words)

	C.A.I - Grande Comore
		La Grande Comore (Ngazidja) d’où son nom, est la plus grande île de l’archipel des Comores.
		Outre ses magnifiques plages du nord, la Grande Comore se trouve aux pieds du célèbre volcan Karthala.
		L'archipel des Comores est en général une destination sûre ; les comoriens sont réputés pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse.
	www.comores-aviation.com /cai_grdecomore.php (327 words)

	Comoros scuba diving
		The Comores is a tiny group is islands consisting of four volcanic islands sprinkled over the Indian Ocean, between the northern tip of Madagascar and the top half of the Mozambique coastline.
		The most popular dive area is the Grande Comore area, which is an ideal place to learn to dive.
		When arriving in the Comores, an orientation dive is arranged for you to refresh your diving skills and to become familiar with equipment and procedures at the dive center.
	www.sportextreme.com /phdico91 (548 words)

	Africa Cases 2003
		In an editorial aired by the station, Ali accused the Comorian central government of corruption and alleged that the country's judicial system is compromised by ties between the judiciary and the central administration.
		Radio Ngazidja is the official radio station of Grande Comore (also known as Ngazidja), which is administered semiautonomously by its own president under the terms of the country's 2002 constitution.
		Grande Comore is also the seat of the Comorian central government, led by President Azali Assoumani, which oversees all three islands.
	www.cpj.org /cases03/africa_cases03/comoros.html (434 words)

	COMOROS - Vintage Old Antique Postcard Postcards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Grande Comore : Scierie de Boboni, Humblot and Cie.
		Grande Comore : The Boboni Saw Mill, Humblot and Co.
		Grande Comore : The Crater of the Karthala volcano.
	www.postcardman.net /comoros.html (250 words)

	Excite - Travel Guide - Attractions
		Moroni, also known as Port-aux-Boutres, is the capital of Comoros and is on the island of Grande Comore, the youngest but largest of the Comoros Islands.
		Many of the hotels and bungalows are situated north of the city, with the restaurants and cafes equally divided between the north and south of the city.
		Unfortunately, only one or two dining places in the city centre have harbour views.The coastline on the east side of Grande Comore is wilder and more untamed than on the west.
	www1.excite.com /travel/travelguide/attractions/0,20310,Africa-376,00.html (1518 words)

	MapUp.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Comorians inhabiting Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli (86% of the population) share African-Arab origins.
		Long-distance, ocean-going ships must lie offshore and be unloaded by smaller boats; during the cyclone season, this procedure is dangerous, and ships are reluctant to call at the island.
		Comoros has its own currency, the Comorian Franc, which is currently valued at 437 CF = U.S. The military resources of the Comoros consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force.
	mapup.com /africa/comoros.html (1111 words)

	Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1999 - Comoros (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Colonel Azali justified the coup and his subsequent self-designation as president by stating that the previous government was unable to maintain law and order on Grande Comore or to solve the Anjouan secession crisis.
		Prior to the coup, nongovernmental political factions harassed and beat Anjouanais residents throughout Grande Comore after Anjouanais representatives refused to sign the Antananarivo accords in April.
		Between May 11 and 13, 1998, police clashed with protestors on Grand Comore over the May 6 government closure of the opposition party's Radio Tropique.
	www.usemb.se /human/human1999/comoros.html (3205 words)

	Moroni, Comoros - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Location of Moroni on the island of Grand Comore
		The city is located on the western coast of Grande Comore island.
		Moroni is served by the Moroni Hahaya international airport (IATA airport code: HAH).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moroni,_Comoros (134 words)

	Comoros Islands, Pierre Pahlavi
		The northern most is Grande Comore; just south of Grande Comore is the small island Moheli; to the east is Anjouan, the second largest of the islands after Grande Comore, and just south-east of Anjouan is the disputed island of Mayotte.
		While Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli separated from French colonial power in 1975 to form the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros (capital Moroni), Mayotte kept its attachment to France under the status of a 'collectivité territoriale'.
		As early as September, the rupture seemed to be definitive between Grande Comoros and the rebellious Anjouan.
	grad.usask.ca /gateway/archive19.html (7503 words)

	Boston.com / News / World / Africa / Hundreds Flee as Comoros Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The 7,746-foot Mount Karthala and its forested slopes form most of the land mass of Grande Comore, the main island in the Comoros chain which lies 300 km (190 miles) off east Africa, and which has witnessed periodic eruptions.
		Families from the villages of Trelezini and Tsorale piled into taxis and buses and headed for the capital Moroni, which lies on the west coast of Grande Comore, about 9 miles from Karthala's crater, which towers above the Indian Ocean.
		"Dust is still falling, with torrential rains and high winds sweeping across the region," said Ibrahim Youssouf, a resident in the town of Fomboni on the southeastern coast of Grande Comore who visited the scene.
	www.boston.com /news/world/africa/articles/2005/04/17/hundreds_flee_as_comoros_volcano_erupts_spews_ash (695 words)

	Lonely Planet's Guide to Comoros & Mayotte
		As well as being home to the capital Moroni, (or Port-aux-Boutres), Grande Comore is studded with grassy plains, the remnants of a rainforest, and Mt Karthala, an active volcano still belching and burping away.
		The coastline on the east side of Grande Comore is wilder and more untamed than on the west.
		Mayotte consists of three islands: the largest, with the capital city of Mamoudzou, is Grande Terre; Pamandzi, or Petit Terre, is far smaller than the big island.
	webcenter.travel.aol.com /travel/lonely_planet/africa/comoros_and_mayotte/attractions.html (522 words)

	Grand Comore (Comoros) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The flag of the autonomous island of Ngazidja is blue with, on the left, a white crescent turned to the right and four white stars aligned from one end of the crescent to the other.
		According to Lucien Philippe [phi02a], the standard of the Sultan was a crimson square flag with a golden fringe and seven stars representing the seven Sultanates unified into one.
		The design was communicated to L. Philippe by Prince Said Hussein Said Ali, another son of the Sultan of Grande Comore.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/km-gk.html (565 words)

	Comoros (06/07)
		The Comorans inhabiting Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli (86% of the population) share African-Arab origins.
		Between 1841 and 1912, France established colonial rule over Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mayotte, and Moheli and placed the islands under the administration of the governor general of Madagascar.
		Long-distance, ocean-going ships must lie offshore and be unloaded by smaller boats; during the cyclone season, this procedure is dangerous, and ships are reluctant to call at the island.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5236.htm (1607 words)

	Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2000 - Comoros (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In November a Tripartite Commission, composed of representatives from Grande Comore, Moheli and Anjouan, was inaugurated and charged with developing a new constitution based on the Fomboni Declaration--an agreement between the Government and Anjouan--and the constitution that was articulated by the National Congress in August.
		Between May 11 and 13, 1998, police clashed with protestors on Grand Comore over the May 6, 1998, government closure of the opposition party's Radio Tropique.
		There were reports during the year that persons fled Grand Comore and Anjouan for Mayotte; many of these persons reportedly drowned when they attempted to reach Mayotte on rafts or by swimming.
	www.usemb.se /human/2000/africa/comoros.html (5263 words)

	Grand Comore (Comoros)
		Pascal Vagnat based his image above on the description but a doubt remains as for the size of the crescent and stars: The current shape of the crescent and disposition of the stars from the current flag of Comoros was tentavively used.
		The island of Grande Comore (or Ngazidja) has its own official site at: http://www.ngazidja.org/.
		The dexter one is the french flag, adequatedly hatched in Pietra Santa to show blue, white and red — but in 1:2 or longer ratio and charged with a (fl?) "R·F" on the middle stripe.
	www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/km-gk.html (606 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Africa \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Comoros
		In an effort to bring the breakaway islands back into the fold, Moheli, Anjouan and the largest island, Grande Comore, were granted their own presidents and greater autonomy under a 2001 constitution.
		Under the 2001 constitution, Mr Assoumani, from Grande Comore, is due to step down at presidential elections in April 2006 to allow the rotating presidency to be passed to another island, Anjouan.
		The two leading newspapers are the weekly Al-Watwan published on Grand Comore and Kwezi published on the French island of Mayotte.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/world/africa/country_profiles/1070727.stm (555 words)

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