Moroni موروني, Comoros

Moroni Harbor, Comoros
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Moroni (Arabic: موروني) is the capital and largest city of the Comoros Islands. It is located on the western coast of the island of Grande Comore, also called the island of N'gazidja. The town has a population of 65,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of Moroni goes back to the 10th century, when passing Arab traders stopped there and established a settlement. It developed into a sultanate with links to Zanzibar, Tanzania. The name Moroni comes from Arabic, meaning "in the heart of the fire", in reference to the proximity of Mount Karthala, a 2,361-m (7,746 ft) active volcano and tallest mountain in the Comoros.

A market in Moroni
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With its pristine and often uncrowded beaches, Moroni today promotes itself as a tourist destination.

Visiting Moroni

The Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport receives flights from Anjouan, Antananarivo, Dar es Salaam, Dzaoudzi, Mahajanga, Majunga, Mohéli, Nairobi and Saint-Denis de la Réunion.

Places of Interest in Moroni

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