Geography
Mozambique is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are -18.25, 35; it has Eswatini, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Neighboring countries: Eswatini, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Africa
Mozambique
Mozambique is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Maputo
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 34.1 million
- Area
- 801,590 km²
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MZN)
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +258
- Internet TLD
- .mz
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
Mozambique map preview: -18.25, 35.00
People and Culture
Mozambique uses Portuguese in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Mozambique varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Mozambique is recorded with the official name Republic of Mozambique. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Maputo
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Maputo
- Time zone data: UTC+02:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Mozambique is grouped under Africa.
- Mozambique has a listed area of 801,590 km².
- Mozambique is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Mozambique
What is the capital of Mozambique?
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo.
What continent is Mozambique in?
Mozambique is in Africa.
What currency does Mozambique use?
Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical.
What language is spoken in Mozambique?
Portuguese is listed for Mozambique in this database.