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Practical guides: Comoros

Safety and emergencies

Areas advised against, risks on the road and in town, scams and numbers to keep with you. Advice varies with the country that publishes it.

Sea, climate and natural hazards

  • Mount Karthala (2,361 m) is active, with renewed seismic activity in 2022: prepare any trip like a high-mountain outing. Volcanic and seismic activity affects the whole archipelago, including at sea.

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Crime

  • The whole archipelago is under heightened vigilance. Burglaries, snatch thefts and car break-ins remain relatively rare: take care in markets and on beaches, and stay away from gatherings.

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On the road

  • Roads are very poor, with no signs or lighting: take extreme care, especially at night. Drivers have been attacked after accidents outside the capital: go to the police station and notify the embassy.

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Useful contacts

Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.

Sources for this guide

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