Comoro Islands Located in a strategic position at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, the Comoro Islands once played a major role in a thriving world economy of the western Indian Ocean. The four major islands are: Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Mwali (Moheli), Nzwani (Anjouan), and Maore (Mayotte). For a period of time (1912-1946), the Comoro Islands were administratively a part of Madgascar. The islands became a French colony following the Berlin conference of 1886-7 and remained under French control until 1975. Three of the islands: Ngazidja, Mwali, and Nzwani, declared themselves independent from France in 1975 and became the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoro Islands. The fourth major island of the archipelago, Mayotte (Maore), continues to be administered by France although it's status has been continuously challenged by the Comoro government. The claim that Mayotte belongs within the sphere of the independent nation of the Comoros has been recognized by the United Nations General Assembly. In 1997, separatists on the islands of Nzwani and Mwali declared their islands to be independent from the Republic. This led to the breakup of the Republic and a reformation of the government of the Comoro Islands as a Union in 2002.
Order of the Star of Said Ali or Comoro (1892-
Order of the Star of Anjouan - (1874-1963) Sultan SAID HOUSSEIN of Moroni, Grand Comoros with Order of the Star of the Great Comoro or Said-Ali, Order of the Star of Anjouan and Madagascar National Order Ancient Star of Comoro Commander Grade On Original Ribbon Ancient Star Of Comoro, Star of Comoro Commander & Knight's Badge Order of the Star of Comoro Plaque Star of Anjouan Plaque and Knight's Badge Order of the Green Crescent Commander, Star of Anjouan Commander Presidential Guard Badge Gendarme Medal of Honor Order of the Star of Moheli Version 1, 2, and 3 Medal of May 13, 1978, Medal of Military Merit, and Medal of Military Valor
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