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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Madagascar’s population is about 36.9× that of the Comoros, a difference of 31,098,328.
Madagascar’s surface area is about 316× that of the Comoros, a difference of 585,434 km².
The Comoros’ population density is 756% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of 411 /km².
Madagascar’s nominal GDP is about 12.1× that of the Comoros, a difference of $15.98 billion.
The Comoros’ GDP per capita is 205% higher than that of Madagascar, a difference of $1,118.
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Moroni
Antananarivo
866,628
31,964,956
1,861 km²
587,295 km²
466 /km²
54.4 /km²
$1.44 billion · 2024
$17.42 billion · 2024
$1,663 · 2024
$545 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Comorian franc · KMF · CF
Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar
Comoran, Comorian
Malagasy
+269
+261
.km
.mg
KM / COM
MG / MDG
Indian/Comoro
Indian/Antananarivo
Komori
Madagasikara
| Measure | Comoros | Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Moroni | Antananarivo |
| Population | 866,628 | 31,964,956 |
| Surface area | 1,861 km² | 587,295 km² |
| Population density | 466 /km² | 54.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $1.44 billion · 2024 | $17.42 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,663 · 2024 | $545 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Comorian franc · KMF · CF | Malagasy ariary · MGA · Ar |
| Nationality | Comoran, Comorian | Malagasy |
| Phone code | +269 | +261 |
| Internet domain | .km | .mg |
| ISO codes | KM / COM | MG / MDG |
| Time zone | Indian/Comoro | Indian/Antananarivo |
| Native name | Komori | Madagasikara |
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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 →Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is the world's fourth-largest island located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. With a population of over 26 million, it is known for its unique biodiversity, distinctive cultures, and vibrant arts.
Full Madagascar 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo.
Madagascar has a recorded population of approximately 31,964,956 people.
Madagascar covers an area of about 587,295 km².
Madagascar has a population density of roughly 54.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Madagascar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $17.42 billion as of 2024.
Madagascar has a GDP per capita of approximately $545.
Madagascar uses the Malagasy ariary (MGA), with the symbol Ar.
Madagascar is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Madagascar is Madagasikara.
People from Madagascar are referred to as Malagasy.
The international dialing code for Madagascar is +261.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Madagascar is .mg.
Madagascar uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone.
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is the world's fourth-largest island located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa. With a population of over 26 million, it is known for its unique biodiversity, distinctive cultures, and vibrant arts.