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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Eritrea’s population is 308% larger than that of the Comoros, a difference of 2,668,975.
Eritrea’s surface area is about 65.4× that of the Comoros, a difference of 119,905 km².
The Comoros’ population density is about 16.0× that of Eritrea, a difference of 437 /km².
Eritrea’s nominal GDP is 43% larger than that of the Comoros, a difference of $624.0 million.
The Comoros’ GDP per capita is 141% higher than that of Eritrea, a difference of $974.
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Moroni
Asmara
866,628
3,535,603
1,861 km²
121,766 km²
466 /km²
29 /km²
$1.44 billion · 2024
$2.07 billion · 2011
$1,663 · 2024
$689 · 2011
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Comorian franc · KMF · CF
Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk
Comoran, Comorian
Eritrean
+269
+291
.km
.er
KM / COM
ER / ERI
Indian/Comoro
Africa/Asmara
Komori
ኤርትራ
| Measure | Comoros | Eritrea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Moroni | Asmara |
| Population | 866,628 | 3,535,603 |
| Surface area | 1,861 km² | 121,766 km² |
| Population density | 466 /km² | 29 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.44 billion · 2024 | $2.07 billion · 2011 |
| GDP per capita | $1,663 · 2024 | $689 · 2011 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Comorian franc · KMF · CF | Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk |
| Nationality | Comoran, Comorian | Eritrean |
| Phone code | +269 | +291 |
| Internet domain | .km | .er |
| ISO codes | KM / COM | ER / ERI |
| Time zone | Indian/Comoro | Africa/Asmara |
| Native name | Komori | ኤርትራ |
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Nestled in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the African coast, the Union of the Comoros is a petite archipelago of volcanic islands renowned for its stunning marine life, fragrant spice plantations, and a blend of African, Arab, and French influences.
Full Comoros profile →Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.
Full Eritrea profile →The capital of Comoros is Moroni.
Comoros has a recorded population of approximately 866,628 people.
Comoros covers an area of about 1,861 km².
Comoros has a population density of roughly 466 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Comoros has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.44 billion as of 2024.
Comoros has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,663.
Comoros uses the Comorian franc (KMF), with the symbol CF.
Comoros is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Comoros is Komori.
People from Comoros are referred to as Comoran, Comorian.
The international dialing code for Comoros is +269.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Comoros is .km.
Comoros uses the Indian/Comoro time zone.
Nestled in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the African coast, the Union of the Comoros is a petite archipelago of volcanic islands renowned for its stunning marine life, fragrant spice plantations, and a blend of African, Arab, and French influences.
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
Eritrea has a recorded population of approximately 3,535,603 people.
Eritrea covers an area of about 121,766 km².
Eritrea has a population density of roughly 29 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Eritrea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.07 billion as of 2011.
Eritrea has a GDP per capita of approximately $689.
Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), with the symbol Nfk.
Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Eritrea is ኤርትራ.
People from Eritrea are referred to as Eritrean.
The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eritrea is .er.
Eritrea uses the Africa/Asmara time zone.
Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.