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Moroni[mOrO´nE] Pronunciation Key, town (1990 pop. 23,432), capital of Comoros, on Njazidja (formerly Grande Comore) island, at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, an arm of the Indian Ocean. Moroni is the largest city, main port, and administrative center of the islands. Manufactures include beverages, wood and metal products, and cement. Exports include vanilla, coffee, and cacao. It has an international airport.
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