Comoros

COMOROS

A. THE COUNTRY

The Union of the Comoros, in Africa,  is three volcanic islands between
Madagascar and Mozambique.  Government is a multiparty democracy and it
deals with constant agitation by the two smaller islands for autonomy or
independence.  Underdeveloped and overpopulated, Comoros is one of
Africa’s poorest countries.  The major exports – perfumes and spices –
are highly subject to the fluctuating market.  The majority work in
agriculture, but the country is dependent on food and rice imports.
There is a high rate of economic emigration and high dependence on
remittances from Comorians abroad.

B. THE PEOPLE

The population is ~691,500 and official languages Arabic, French and
Comorian.  ~97.6% are Comorian, ~2.4% Minorities.  Many young people are
disillusioned with life in this society and seek opportunity to leave.

C. RELIGIONS AND CHRISTIANITY/PENTECOSTALISM

There are severe restrictions on Christians with harassment and
persecution increasing in recent years.  Most of the population are
involved in occult practices through witchcraft, curses and spirit
possession.  ~98.84% are Muslim, ~0.93% claim to be Christian, ~0.14%
Non-religious, ~0.09% Hindu.
In the Christian category:
~0.64% are Catholic,  ~0.21% Protestant, ~0.08% Independent.
Evangelicals represent ~0.2% of the population.
Charismatics represent ~0.2% and of those ~0.1% are Pentecostals.
Donna Siemens

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org

Operation World, Jason Mandryk. Colorado Springs: Biblica Publishing, 2010.