Moroni, Comoros

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Moroni موروني Mūrūnī
Moroni Location of Moroni on the island of Grande Comore
Coordinates: 11°45′S 43°12′E / 11.75°S 43.2°E / -11.75; 43.2
Country	Comoros
Island	Grand Comore
Capital city	1962
Population (2003)
- Total	60,200 (estimate)
Time zone	Eastern Africa Time (UTC+3)

Moroni (in Arabic موروني Mūrūnī) is the largest city of the Comoros and since 1958 has served as its capital. The city's estimated population in 2003 was 60,200 residents.^[1] The city is located on the western coast of Grande Comore island. Moroni is served by the Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (IATA airport code: HAH). There is also a harbour with regular transport to the African mainland and the other islands in the Comoros archipelago, as well as Madagascar and other Indian ocean islands. Exports include vanilla, cocoa, and coffee. Moroni also has many excellent beaches.

Moroni is located at 11°45′S 43°12′E / 11.75°S 43.2°E / -11.75; 43.2Coordinates: 11°45′S 43°12′E / 11.75°S 43.2°E / -11.75; 43.2.

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