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'''Grande Comore''' ({{Lang-sw|Ngazidja}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-the-Comoros-showing-the-islands-of-Ngazidja-Grande-Comore-Ndzuwani-Anjouan_fig1_273487529|title=Figure 1. Map of the Comoros showing the islands of Ngazidja (Grande...|website=ResearchGate|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>) is an island in [[Comoros]] off the coast of [[Africa]]. It is the largest island in the [[Comoros]] nation. Most of its population is of the Comorian ethnic group. Its population {{As of|2006|lc=y}} is about 316,600. The island's capital is [[Moroni, Comoros|Moroni]], which is also the national capital. The island is made up of two [[shield volcano]]es, with [[Mount Karthala]] being the country's highest point at {{Convert|2361|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} above sea level. According to the 2009 revision of the constitution of 2002, it is governed by an elected Governor, as are the other islands, with the federal government being much reduced in power. The name Ngazidja is sometimes seen in the now nonstandard form Njazidja. |
'''Grande Comore''' ({{Lang-sw|Ngazidja}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-the-Comoros-showing-the-islands-of-Ngazidja-Grande-Comore-Ndzuwani-Anjouan_fig1_273487529|title=Figure 1. Map of the Comoros showing the islands of Ngazidja (Grande...|website=ResearchGate|language=en|access-date=2020-01-25}}</ref>) is an island in [[Comoros]] off the coast of [[Africa]]. It is the largest island in the [[Comoros]] nation. Most of its population is of the Comorian ethnic group. Its population {{As of|2006|lc=y}} is about 316,600. The island's capital is [[Moroni, Comoros|Moroni]], which is also the national capital. The island is made up of two [[shield volcano]]es, with [[Mount Karthala]] being the country's highest point at {{Convert|2361|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} above sea level. According to the 2009 revision of the constitution of 2002, it is governed by an elected Governor, as are the other islands, with the federal government being much reduced in power. The name Ngazidja is sometimes seen in the now nonstandard form Njazidja. |
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[[File:Franz Sikora 038.jpg|thumb|left|Sultan Said Ali bin Said Omar of Grande Comore (1897).]] |
[[File:Franz Sikora 038.jpg|thumb|left|Sultan Said Ali bin Said Omar of Grande Comore (1897).]] |
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| ⚫ | For several centuries, [[List of sultans on the Comores|Grande Comore was divided into a number of sultanates]], including [[Sultanate of Bambao|Bambao]], [[Itsandra]], Mitsamihuli, Mbajini, Hambuu, Washili, Hamahame, Mbwankuu, Mbude and Domba. The sultans were also known as ''mfaume''. In 1886, the ruler of [[Sultanate of Bambao|Bambao]], [[Sultan]] [[Said Ali bin Said Omar of Grande Comore|Said Ali bin Said Omar]] declared a "state of Ngazidja", usurping the other sultanates and accepting a French protectorate over the island. In 1893, Sultan Said Ali was sent into exile on [[Réunion]]. In 1908, [[Third French Republic|France]] annexed the island and the sultanates were abolished. In 1975, Grande Comore, [[Anjouan]] and [[Mohéli]] declared independence as the nation of Comoros. |
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| ⚫ | On 23 November 1996 [[Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961]] was hijacked while in Ethiopian airspace en route from [[Addis Ababa]] to [[Nairobi]]. The [[Boeing 767-200ER|Boeing 767-260ER]] [[Emergency landing|crash-landed]] in the Indian Ocean near Grande Comore after running out of fuel, killing 125 out of the 175 people on board, including 3 of the hijackers. |
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In 1997, the Comoros nation began to fall apart as Anjouan and Moheli seceded. Grande Comore became the only island under federal control. By 2002, however, Grande Comore was reunited with the other islands under the new constitution. [[Abdou Soule Elbak]] was elected President of Grande Comore in May 2002. He received only 17% of the vote in the first round, coming in first place, and received 60% of the vote in the runoff. He remained in his post until the July 2007 elections, at which point [[Mohamed Abdoulwahab]] won the island's presidency. |
In 1997, the Comoros nation began to fall apart as Anjouan and Moheli seceded. Grande Comore became the only island under federal control. By 2002, however, Grande Comore was reunited with the other islands under the new constitution. [[Abdou Soule Elbak]] was elected President of Grande Comore in May 2002. He received only 17% of the vote in the first round, coming in first place, and received 60% of the vote in the runoff. He remained in his post until the July 2007 elections, at which point [[Mohamed Abdoulwahab]] won the island's presidency. |
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[[Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport]] serves the island. |
[[Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport]] serves the island. |
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Grande Comore
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Autonomous island | |
| Grande Comore | |
 Grande Comore is the largest island of the Comoros islands. | |
| Country | Comoros |
| Capital | Moroni |
| Government | |
| • President | H.E Azali Assoumani |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,025 km2 (396 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 295,700 |
• Estimate (2015) | 399,919 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (EAT) |
Grande Comore (Template:Lang-sw[2]) is an island in Comoros off the coast of Africa. It is the largest island in the Comoros nation. Most of its population is of the Comorian ethnic group. Its population as of 2006[update] is about 316,600. The island's capital is Moroni, which is also the national capital. The island is made up of two shield volcanoes, with Mount Karthala being the country's highest point at 2,361 m (7,746 ft) above sea level. According to the 2009 revision of the constitution of 2002, it is governed by an elected Governor, as are the other islands, with the federal government being much reduced in power. The name Ngazidja is sometimes seen in the now nonstandard form Njazidja.
History
For several centuries, Grande Comore was divided into a number of sultanates, including Bambao, Itsandra, Mitsamihuli, Mbajini, Hambuu, Washili, Hamahame, Mbwankuu, Mbude and Domba. The sultans were also known as mfaume. In 1886, the ruler of Bambao, Sultan Said Ali bin Said Omar declared a "state of Ngazidja", usurping the other sultanates and accepting a French protectorate over the island. In 1893, Sultan Said Ali was sent into exile on Réunion. In 1908, France annexed the island and the sultanates were abolished. In 1975, Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli declared independence as the nation of Comoros.
On 23 November 1996 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 was hijacked while in Ethiopian airspace en route from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. The Boeing 767-260ER crash-landed in the Indian Ocean near Grande Comore after running out of fuel, killing 125 out of the 175 people on board, including 3 of the hijackers.
In 1997, the Comoros nation began to fall apart as Anjouan and Moheli seceded. Grande Comore became the only island under federal control. By 2002, however, Grande Comore was reunited with the other islands under the new constitution. Abdou Soule Elbak was elected President of Grande Comore in May 2002. He received only 17% of the vote in the first round, coming in first place, and received 60% of the vote in the runoff. He remained in his post until the July 2007 elections, at which point Mohamed Abdoulwahab won the island's presidency.
Transport
Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport serves the island.
See also
References
- ^ Bank, World (September 26, 2007). Doing Business 2008. World Bank Publications. ISBN 9780821372326 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Figure 1. Map of the Comoros showing the islands of Ngazidja (Grande..." ResearchGate. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
External links
Media related to Grande Comore at Wikimedia Commons- Comoros Island election information
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