Southeastern Africa, bordering the Mozambique Channel, between South Africa and Tanzania.
In the first half of the second millennium A.D., northern Mozambican port towns were frequented by traders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Arabia, Pers ...
Longitude: 35
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Mozambique:
13,192.742 km
Terrain:
Mostly coastal lowlands, uplands in center, high plateaus in northwest, mountains in west.
Natural Resources:
Coal, titanium, natural gas, hydropower, tantalum, graphite.
Industries:
Aluminum, petroleum products, chemicals (fertilizer, soap, paints), textiles, cement, glass, asbestos, tobacco, food, beverages.
Population: 33,350,954
Three large populations clusters are found along the southern coast between Maputo and Inhambane, in the central area between Beira and Chimoio along the Zambezi River, and in and around the northern cities of Nampula, Cidade de Nacala, and Pemba; the northwest and southwest are the least populated areas.
Area: 801,590 km2
slightly more than five times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of California
The Zambezi River flows through the north-central and most fertile part of the country.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| por | Portuguese |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| MZN | Mozambican metical | MT |
Capital City: Maputo
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:42 pm (GMT+02:00)
The flag of Mozambique is composed of three equal horizontal bands of teal, black with white top and bottom edges, and yellow. A red isosceles triangle spanning about two-fifth the width of the field is superimposed on the hoist side with its base on the hoist end. This triangle bears a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book which is superimposed on a five-pointed yellow star.
Bordering Countries
Mozambique is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Mozambique
You're in for a treat! Mozambique is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and islands
- Rich cultural heritage
- Diverse marine life and coral reefs
- High risk of malaria
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Poor infrastructure in rural areas
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Mozambican cuisine features seafood and peri-peri sauce.
- Popular dishes include prawns and matapa.
- Coconut is commonly used in cooking.
- Relax on the beaches of Tofo
- Visit the Quirimbas Archipelago
- Explore Gorongosa National Park
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