Comoros

American  

[kom-uh-rohz] / ˈkɒm əˌroʊz /

noun

1. Federal and Islamic Republic of the, a republic comprising three of the Comoro Islands (Grand Comoro, Mohéli, and Anjouan): a former overseas territory of France; declared independence 1975. 719 sq. mi. (1,862 sq. km). Moroni.

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Comoros British  

/ ˈkɒməˌrəʊz, kəˈmɔːrəʊz /

plural noun

1. Official name: Union of the Comoros.  a republic consisting of three volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean, off the NW coast of Madagascar; a French territory from 1947; became independent in 1976 except for Mayotte, the fourth island in the group, which chose to remain French. Official languages: Comorian, French, and Arabic; Swahili is used commercially. Religion: Muslim. Currency: franc. Capital: Moroni. Pop: 752 288 (2013 est). Area: 1862 sq km (719 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Mali finished second after a third straight draw, 0-0 against Comoros in a game they ended with 10 men, while Zambia go out.

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Mali come next on two points alongside Zambia, who drew 0-0 with minnows Comoros earlier in Casablanca.

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However, Daka's late effort denied Mali and the result will suit hosts Morocco, who beat Comoros 2-0 in the tournament's first match in the same section on Sunday.

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Hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament's opening game on Sunday.

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It looked set to be a long night for Comoros when Morocco won a penalty in the 10th minute as playmaker Diaz was tripped inside the box by Iyad Mohamed.

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