The African Island Nations COMOROS (7 letters) and Cape Verde (9 letters) are located off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean respectively. COMOROS is an archipelago of four islands, while Cape Verde is an archipelago of ten islands. Both countries have a rich history, with COMOROS having been colonized by France and Cape Verde by Portugal. Both countries are now independent nations and are popular tourist destinations due to their beautiful beaches and tropical climates.