Comoros water storage

Where can I find more information about Comoros?

For more information about Comoros, consult the Comoros Page and other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. The United States established diplomatic relations with Comoros in 1977, following its 1975 independence from France.

How much does food cost in Comoros?

While Comoros traditional food is very cheap, prices are slightly inflated due to import costs. While on the islands, you can expect to pay: Budget meal: 3 Euros for a chicken baguette, french style. High-end meal: 14+ Euro for a meal at a hotel. The downside of food in Comoros is the supermarkets.

Why do Comoros rivers stop flowing in the dry season?

At least half of the Comoros' permanent rivers stop flowing during the dry season. The island, part of the nation of the Comoros off the East African coast, receives more annual rainfall than most of Europe. However, a combination of deforestation and climate change has caused this issue.

What happened in the Comoros?

In the Comoros, off East Africa, a delicate ecosystem was disrupted when forests were cleared to make way for farmland. Consequences from this action offer lessons for other parts of the developing world. On the island of Anjouan, a once-potent river now only trickles.

Why is food security a problem in Comoros?

Ahmed Ali Gamao, a contractor for the Comoros environment ministry who oversees a project funded by the United Nations to restore forest cover and aid farmers, stated that there has been a big reduction in agricultural production, leading to food insecurity.

What is the trickle of a river in the Comoros?

The once-potent river in the Comoros, specifically on the island of Anjouan, is where hundreds of brightly clad women flock to each week to scrub their way through bundles of laundry.