位於印度洋上的阿拉伯島國,擁有豐富的火山景觀和珊瑚礁海灣。整個國家由三個島組成,每個島都有自治政府,共同組成聯盟政府。人類發展指數排名大概在全球倒數五分之一,只有農業、漁業和狩獵等一級產業,雖然有非常棒的自然景觀,但旅遊業非常不蓬勃。多數人信仰伊斯蘭教,同時也深受殖民母國法國影響深遠,許多居民會講法語。葛摩一詞在阿拉伯語是「月亮」的意思,可以在他們的國旗上看見月亮標誌。
Year Founded: 1975
Comoros is an Arab island country in the Indian Ocean which boasts of a stunning volcanic landscape and fringing reefs. The union government is formed by three major islands, each one having its own government. Its Human Development Index is ranked among the world’s bottom one fifth with people’s livelihoods relying only on primary industries like agriculture, fishing and hunting. Its terrific natural scenery has not inspired the development of tourism. The majority of the population practices Islam. At the same time, many residents speak French as a lasting legacy of colonial French rule. The name “Comoros” is derived from the Arabic word for “moon” and thus a moon motif appears on its national flag.