a strong and populous town of Italy, in the duchy of Milan, and in the Comafco, with a bishop's see. It was taken by the Imperialists in 1706, and is seated on a lake of the same name in E. Long. 8° 57'. N. Lat. 45° 45'.

lake so called, is the largest in Italy. It is situated in the duchy of Milan in the Comafco, on the confines of Switzerland and the Grifons. It is 88 miles in circumference, yet is not above 6 miles over in any part.

* COMORA islands, lie between the north end of the island of Madagascar and the coast of Zanguebar, from 10 to 15 degrees south latitude. Authors differ greatly with regard to their number, some speaking of three, others of five, and some of eight of these islands. They all abound in horned cattle, sheep, hogs, and a variety of fruits common in warm countries. They are said also to produce a kind of rice which turns of a violet colour when boiled. The most remarkable of them, and which the Europeans are best acquainted with, is the island of Johanna. See that article.