The country has an area of 838 square miles and a population of 732,000. Ninety-nine percent of the population is Sunni Muslim. Foreigners living on the islands number several hundred and include Hindus, Jehovah's Witnesses, Roman Catholics, and Protestants.
A few foreign religious groups operate humanitarian programs, but by agreement with the Government, they do not engage in proselytizing.
| Population | Population (2009 est.) 752,438 |
| Religious Demographics | Sunni Muslim 98%, Roman Catholic 2% |
| Ethnic Groups | Ethnic Groups Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava |
| Languages | Languages Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic) |
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