Country Profiles: Comoros Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Comoros guides students through research on the island nation’s geography, culture, politics, and economy. Students begin with basic information such as the capital city Moroni, official languages (Comorian, Arabic, and French), population, and currency (Comorian franc). The geography section highlights Comoros’ location in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and Mozambique, its volcanic islands, tropical climate, and natural features like Mount Karthala. Government and politics introduces Comoros’ federal presidential republic, current leaders, and national symbols like the flag and anthem. The economy section covers key industries such as agriculture (vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang), fishing, and tourism. The culture and society portion explores major religions (Islam), traditional foods, music, festivals, and arts. Tourism highlights include beaches, coral reefs, and volcanic landscapes. Reflection questions encourage students to consider how island geography and cultural traditions shape daily life in Comoros.

Keywords: Comoros, Moroni, Indian Ocean, volcanic islands, Mount Karthala, vanilla, cloves, ylang-ylang, fishing, tourism, Islam, culture, economy, beaches, coral reefs, tropical climate, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection