Moroni, Comoros

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Moroni
Location of Moroni on the island of Grande Comore
Coordinates: 11°45′S 43°12′E / -11.75, 43.2
Country	Comoros
Capital city	1962
Population (2003)
- Total	60,200 (estimate)
Time zone	Eastern Africa Time (UTC+3)

Moroni (in Arabic موروني Mūrūnī) is the largest city of the Comoros and since 1962 its capital. Its estimated population in 2003 was 60,200 residents.^[1] The city is located on the western coast of Grande Comore island. Moroni is served by the Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (IATA airport code: HAH). There is also a harbour with regular transport to the African mainland and the other islands in the Comoros archipelago, as well as Madagascar and other Indian ocean islands. Exports include vanilla, cocoa, and coffee. This place also has many great beaches.

Moroni is located at 11°45′S 43°12′ECoordinates: 11°45′S 43°12′E.

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[edit] Moroni

As you already know, Moroni is the capital of Comoros but is also the capital of its own islet/state. You will find two other state capitals named Mutsamudu and Fomboni.