[2] It is also the capital and largest city on the island of Anjouan as well the former home of former Comorian president Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi.

It now houses a deep water port, an ancient citadel, and narrow streets with many shops and small crafts.

He expressed his admiration, noting that the houses were built with stone, whitewashed inside and out, had plank painted ceilings, and were thatched with coconut leaves.

According to Holtzappel, the men wore white linen gowns and turbans, as well as silk clothing and daggers with silver sheaths.

[6] The entire Comoros islands are regularly swept by violent winds and sometimes by tropical cyclones with significant human and material damage.

[7] The most important of tropic cyclones recorded in Comoros occurred in 1950 and damaged the Mutsamudu citadel.