Mozambique is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 31.3M and an area of 801,590 km². Its capital is Maputo, Portuguese is the official language, and it is a republic. Mozambique is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalMaputo
Population31.3M
Area801,590 km²
LanguagePortuguese
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyMozambican Metical
GDP/capita$540
Independence1975
Geography
Has coastlineSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasIndian
RiversZambezi
Geo. linesTropic of Capricorn
BordersTanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini
History & Culture
Colonised by Portugal
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCotton, Tea, Sugarcane
MineralsTitanium, Bauxite
EnergyNatural gas, Hydropower
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Mozambique in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Mozambique efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Zambezi river?
✅ Yes
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