Comoros

The Comoros are a nation of islands between Madagascar and the east African coast.


 * It was a consolidation of Anjouan, Grand Comoro, Moheli and Mayotte, islands that were separate French protectorates that issued their own stamps. In 1914, they all became part of Madagascar, then were spun off as a separate French territory in 1946.
 * Its first issues were released in 1950, inscribed Archipel Comores (Comoros Archipelago).
 * In 1975, it declared independence as Etat Comorien, with Mayotte choosing to remain part of France.
 * Sometime in 1997, stamps were inscribed République des Comores.
 * In 1978 an islamic republic was declared, with stamps now inscribed République Federale Islamique des Comores or REP. FED. ISLAMIQUE DES COMORES.
 * In 2002, the name was changed to Union des Comores.





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