Moroni
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Mo·ro·ni

geographical name \m-ˈrō-nē\

Definition of MORONI

city of Comoros pop 41,500

Moroni

   (Concise Encyclopedia)

Town (pop., 2003: 41,557), capital of the Comoros Islands, located on Grande Comore (Njazidja) island in the Indian Ocean. Founded by Arabic-speaking settlers, it is the largest settlement of the Comoros and has served as the capital since 1958. The port of Moroni consists of a small quay in a natural cove. The town retains an Arabic character and has several mosques, including Chiounda, a pilgrimage centre.

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